Magnitude 4.8 earthquake jolts Afghanistan
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Afghanistan on August 16, 2024, according to the National Center for Seismology. The tremors were felt at 6:35 pm IST with an epicentre at latitude 37.09 N and longitude 71.17 E. There are currently no reports of casualties or damage. Read more for details on the earthquake's impact and location.
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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 epicentre of the earthquake was located at latitude 37.09 North and longitude 71.17 East and at a depth of 130 kilometres.
In a post on X, the 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.
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