magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistans Hindu Kush region. A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region on Sunday at a depth of 190 km, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre. A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, a seismically active zone known for frequent tremors, with details on impact and casualties awaited. A 5.44-magnitude earthquake jolted Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region at a shallow depth of 10 km.