Earthquake in Afghanistan: Tremors Felt in Jammu and Kashmir After 6.1 Magnitude Quake Hits Hindu Kush Region

ā€œThe tremors were felt in J&K. The epicentre was located in HinduKush region of Afghanistan. Its coordinates were altitude 36.52 degrees north and longitude 70.71 degrees east.

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Srinagar, January 11: An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale occurred on Thursday in Afghanistan whose tremors were felt in J&K. Officials said that an earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale occurred in Afghanistan at 2.59 p.m.

ā€œThe tremors were felt in J&K. The epicentre was located in HinduKush region of Afghanistan. Its coordinates were altitude 36.52 degrees north and longitude 70.71 degrees east.Ā Earthquake in Afghanistan: Powerful Quake of Magnitude 6.0 on Richter Scale Jolts Hindu Kush Region, Tremors Felt in North India and Pakistan.

ā€œIt occurred 192 kms inside the earth,ā€ the officials said. More details are awaited.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 11, 2024 05:24 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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