Two earthquakes hit Afghanistan in less than half an hour
Jan 02, 2024
Kabul [Afghanistan], January 3 : Two earthquakes of magnitude jolted Afghanistan's Fayzabad on Wednesday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported.
The first quake took place at 00:28:52 IST at a depth of 80 km, 126km E of Fayzabad.
Whereas, the second occurred 100km ESE of Fayzabad at 00:55:55 IST. The depth was registered at 100 Km.
"Earthquake of Magnitude:4.4, Occurred on 03-01-2024, 00:28:52 IST, Lat: 36.90 & Long: 71.95, Depth: 80 Km ,Location: 126km E of Fayzabad, Afghanistan," the NCS said in a post on X.
No reports of any loss of property have surfaced yet.
"Earthquake of Magnitude:4.8, Occurred on 03-01-2024, 00:55:55 IST, Lat: 36.90 & Long: 71.65, Depth: 140 Km ,Location: 100km ESE of Fayzabad, Afghanistan," the NCS reported.
Further details awaited.
