Earthquake in Afghanistan: 4.3 Magnitude Quake Hits Hindu Kush

An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 on the Richter scale hit the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The first tremor felt at 6:09 am. No casualties have been reported.

Earthquake. (Photo Credits: PTI)

Jurm, December 20: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 on the Richter scale hit the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The first tremor felt at 6:09 am. No casualties have been reported.

According to the USGS, the quake hit 36 km south-east of Jurm district of Afghanistan at the depth of 199 km.

Further details are awaited.

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