Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes Jurm, Afghanistan

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Jurm, Afghanistan, on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey said.

The quake was at a depth of 216.7 km (134.65 miles), USGS said.

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There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties following the earthquake, ANI reported.

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Afghanistan frequently experiences earthquakes, particularly in the Hindu Kush region, which lies in a highly active seismic zone, according to the Red Cross.

Afghanistan's vulnerability to earthquakes is linked to its location along the collision zone between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. A major fault line also passes through parts of the country, including the Herat region.