Earthquake today: Strong 4.5 magnitude quake jolts Afghanistan

Earthquake today: Afghanistan jolted by strong earthquake quake – Photo for representational purpose only – Credit: Twitter

Earthquake news today: A strong earthquake jolted Afghanistan on Wednesday evening, triggering panic and fear among the residents. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the quake of 4.5 magnitude struck Afghanistan at 6.27 PM. 

In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, the NCS said that the epicentre of the quake was reported at a depth of 10 km in Afghanistan at latitude 36.02 and longitude 70.99. Strong tremors were felt by the people of Afghanistan as soon as the earthquake struck. No loss of lives or injuries and damage to the properties have been reported so far.

Earthquake of Magnitude:4.5, Occurred on 21-02-2024, 18:27:02 IST, Lat: 36.02 & Long: 70.99, Depth: 10 Km ,Location: Afghanistan for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/tqnhc1fhCe@Dr_Mishra1966 @ndmaindia @Indiametdept @KirenRijiju @Ravi_MoES @DDNational pic.twitter.com/UlyTisgUoY

— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) February 21, 2024

The quake came hours after tremors were felt in Myanmar. The NCS said in a tweet that an earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter Scale struck Myanmar at 1.06 PM. The epicentre of the quake was reported at a depth of 70 km in Myanmar at latitude 22.44 and longitude 93.85. There were no immediate reports of casualties.

Earthquake of Magnitude:4.6, Occurred on 21-02-2024, 13:06:04 IST, Lat: 22.44 & Long: 93.85, Depth: 70 Km ,Region: Myanmar for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/h64CNjxmmM@KirenRijiju @Ravi_MoES @Dr_Mishra1966 @ndmaindia @Indiametdept pic.twitter.com/f7yaF3PLjm

— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) February 21, 2024

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