Afghanistan, Dec. 19 -- A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Afghanistan on Friday, shaking Takhar and nearby provinces, with no immediate reports of casualties or major damage, officials said.
A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Afghanistan on Friday morning, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).
No immediate reports of serious damage or casualties were received, though local authorities said damage assessments were ongoing.
The quake occurred at 10:09 a.m. local time, with its epicentre located about 50 kilometres south of Taloqan, the capital of Takhar province, the centre said.
EMSC reported the earthquake occurred at a depth of 35 kilometres, making it relatively shallow and causi...