Afghanistan was struck by a 4.4 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday at a depth of 155 kilometers, following a 4.2 magnitude quake earlier in the day. This seismic activity is part of a series of recent earthquakes in the region, including a 5.5 magnitude quake on August 2.
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