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Afghanistan Rocked by 4.9 Magnitude Earthquake Overnight
5 Oct
Summary
- A magnitude 4.9 earthquake shook Afghanistan early Monday morning.
- The seismic event occurred at a depth of 220 kilometers.
- No casualties or property damage have been reported following the tremor.

An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale jolted Afghanistan in the early morning hours of Monday. The seismic event was registered by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) at 01:57:24 IST.
The earthquake's epicenter was located in Afghanistan, striking at a considerable depth of 220 kilometers. The NCS confirmed the details, including the magnitude, time, and location, via a social media post.
As of the latest reports, there have been no immediate indications of casualties or damage to property resulting from this tremor. Authorities continue to assess the situation.