Seismic Jolt: Afghan Earthquake Rattles Hindu Kush
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 has struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region. The quake was reported by the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) and occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers.
A powerful earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale shook the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan on Friday.
The seismic event's epicenter was situated at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, raising concerns about potential impact and damage.
The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) was among the first to report the tremor, highlighting the area's vulnerability to tectonic shifts.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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