Nov 7, 2022, 10:30 AM

Magnitude 5.4 earthquake strikes NE Afghanistan

Magnitude 5.4 earthquake strikes NE Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), an earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale has hit Badakhshan in northeastern Afghanistan.

A magnitude-5.4 earthquake occurred in Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan, at around 07:55 on Monday.

The epicenter was about 32 km (20 miles) east-northeast of Jurm. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 103 km (64 miles), and light shaking was probably felt throughout parts of northeastern Afghanistan, southern and central Tajikistan, and far northern Pakistan.

There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake. Minor damage to unstable structures is possible near the epicenter, including in Jurm. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas.

Light aftershocks are likely over the coming days.

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