Dushanbe [Tajikistan], January 29 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 on the Richter scale struck Tajikistan on Sunday, the National Centre for Seismology reported.

"Earthquake of Magnitude: 4.5, Occurred on 28-01-2024, 21:07:42 IST, Lat: 36.99 & Long: 71.71, Depth: 140 Km, Location: Tajikistan," the NCS posted on X.

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The National Center for Seismology (NCS) is the nodal agency of the Government of India for monitoring earthquake activity in the country.

Further details are awaited. (ANI)

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