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Magnitude 4.8 earthquake jolts Afghanistan

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Kabul | August 16, 2024 8:11:23 AM IST
An earthquake of a magnitude of 4.8 on the Richter scale hit Afghanistan on Friday, according to the National Center for Seismology.

There have been no reports of earthquake-related casualties or damage as of now.

According to NCS, the tremors were felt at 6:35 pm (IST). The epicenter of the earthquake was located at latitude 37.09 North and longitude 71.17 East and at a depth of 130 kilometers.

https://x.com/NCS_Earthquake/status/1824253831871598881

In a post on X, National Center for Seismology said, "EQ of M: 4.8, On: 16/08/2024 06:35:16 IST, Lat: 37.09 N, Long: 71.17 E, Depth: 130 Km, Location: Afghanistan."

Further details are awaited. (ANI)

 
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