GFZ says an earthquake of mag 5.6 hits Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region

The reported earthquake measuring 5.6 in the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region could have implications for regional stability and humanitarian efforts.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 3 Apr 2026, 10:55 UTCOn the live feed at 10:35 UTC — 1 more headline followed before this page went public

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While immediate market impact may be limited, it's essential to monitor potential aftershocks or geopolitical responses that could affect safe-haven assets like gold and possibly even influence energy prices depending on infrastructure damage.

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