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Earthquake of 4.2 magnitude on Richter scale strikes Afghanistan

According to NCS, the epicentre of the quake was found at Latitude: 36.50 and Longitude: 71.38, respectively.

Earthquake of 4.2 magnitude on Richter scale strikes Afghanistan Image Source : INDIA TVEarthquake of 4.2 magnitude on Richter scale strikes Afghanistan

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2 on the Richter Scale hit Afghanistan on Friday at 6:09 pm, informed the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

It took place at 18:09:49 IST, at a depth of 71.38 Km.

According to NCS, the epicentre of the quake was found at Latitude: 36.50 and Longitude: 71.38, respectively.

Earthquake of Magnitude:4.2, Occurred on 28-07-2023, 18:09:49 IST, Lat: 36.51 & Long: 71.38, Depth: 200 Km, Location: Afghanistan," the NCS tweeted.

No reports of casualties or material damage are known yet.Earlier on July 23, another earthquake of 4.6 magnitude had hit Afghanistan.On July 18, an earthquake of 4.2 magnitude jolted 79 kilometres Southeast of Afghanistan's Fayzabad.

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