This is a list of earthquakes in Afghanistan. Fairly moderate earthquakes have been very destructive in the country, particularly during the 21st century. Much of the population resides in informal and adobe houses, which are vulnerable to earthquakes.
Tectonic setting
Afghanistan is situated near the southern extent of the Eurasian plate.
Earthquakes
Gallery
See also
References
Sources
Further reading
- Wheeler, Russell L. 2005. Seismotectonic Map of Afghanistan, with Annotated Bibliography [electronic Resource] / by Russell L. Wheeler ... [et Al.]â¯; Prepared Under the Auspices of the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey. Reston, Va: U.S. Dept. of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey.