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Afghanistan earthquake 4/16/09
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Map courtesy USGS
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred late Thursday night in the Afghanistan-Pakistan border region about 35 miles south west of Jalalabad. The moderate, but shallow quake was followed by a 5.1 aftershock about two hours afterward. Over 20 people were killed, dozens injured, and over 200 homes destroyed.
The Hindu Kush is a mountainous region extending southward from the eastern margin of the Himalayas. Like the Himalayas, the Hindu Kush has been pushed upward as India as the subcontinent continues it's ongoing collision with Asia.
For more info: USGS, Daily Times.
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