4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Jordan-Syria Border

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck the Jordan-Syria border on Friday, according to the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ). Initially reported as a 5.2 magnitude quake, it occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers.

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck the Jordan-Syria border on Friday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) reported.

The quake, initially recorded as a 5.2 magnitude, was later revised by GFZ. The seismic event occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.21 miles).

Authorities are assessing the impact of the earthquake in the affected areas.

(With inputs from agencies.)