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Earthquake of 5.1 magnitude hits Afghanistan near Fayzabad
The earthquake's epicentre was Latitude- 36.86 and Longitude- 71.59, respectively.
Published on: May 2, 2023, 20:33:58 IST
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An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 on the Richter scale struck 96 km East Southeast of Fayzabad, Afghanistan on Tuesday, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported.
The earthquake occurred at 16:01:56 IST and hit Fayzabad, Afghanistan at a depth of 72 km, the NCS informed.
NCS tweeted, "Earthquake of Magnitude:5.1, Occurred on 02-05-2023, 16:01:56 IST, Lat: 36.86 & Long: 71.59, Depth: 72 Km, Location: 96km ESE of Fayzabad, Afghanistan."
The earthquake's epicentre was Latitude- 36.86 and Longitude- 71.59, respectively.
No casualties have been reported yet. Further details are awaited. (ANI)
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