4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Afghanistan, No Casualties Reported Yet
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Afghanistan with a depth of 73 km. No casualties reported, according to the National Centre for Seismology. Further details pending.
An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale struck Afghanistan on Tuesday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake occurred at 00:03:14 IST and had a depth of 73 km.
“I have lost everything. And there is no protection for me,” says Sima, a young Afghan mother who lost her husband & daughter during the earthquake.
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The NCS shared the details of the earthquake on social media platform X, stating that it took place on November 21, 2023, with a latitude of 35.07 and longitude of 63.38. The epicenter was located in Afghanistan. Thankfully, no casualties have been reported so far, but further information is awaited.