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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan

On Sunday evening, Afghanistan experienced an earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremors were felt at approximately 4:50 pm local time, with the earthquake’s depth recorded at 15 km.

The NCS provided details of the seismic event via a post on social media platform X, stating, “Earthquake of Magnitude:5.1, Occurred on 18-02-2024, 16:50:32 IST, Lat: 36.68 & Long: 66.75, Depth: 15 Km, Location: Afghanistan.”

Further information about the earthquake’s impact and any potential damage or casualties is currently awaited. Earthquakes are not uncommon in Afghanistan, a region known for its seismic activity. Authorities are likely to assess the situation and provide updates as necessary.

Riya Pokhriyal

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