The 2009 Afghanistan earthquake was a dip-slip doublet earthquake occurred in eastern Afghanistan, with an initial shock of magnitude of 5.2 at , with a second shock of 5.1 occurring several hours later. The maximum Mercalli intensity was VI (Strong).
Damage The quakes struck a remote area about 50 miles (90 km) east of Kabul near the Pakistan border. A government representative told AP News that the quakes destroyed 200 mud homes in four villages that had reportedly experienced serious damage..
See also List of earthquakes in 2009 List of earthquakes in Afghanistan
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