5.4-magnitude earthquake reported in Afghanistan with epicenter in Badakhshan

powerful earthquake jolted capital Kabul

A relatively powerful earthquake jolted capital Kabul and the surrounding areas of the city later this afternoon.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a magnitude 5.4 earthquake in Northwest of Badakhshan province of Afghanistan, Khaama Press said.

According to USGS the earthquake started 45km Northwest of Alaqahdariye Kiran wa Munjan district with the location recorded 36.434°N 70.670°E having a depth of 213.1 km.

There are no reports regarding the casualties or destruction as a result of the quake so far.

Source ; MENA