Quake of magnitude 4.4 jolts Afghanistan

Kabul [Afghanistan], July 1 : An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 struck 32km S of Kabul on Saturday, reported National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

The depth of the quake was reported at 90 km.

According to NCS, the earthquake took place at 18:27:15 IST and the epicentre was found to be at latitude 34.26 and longitude 69.19.

"Earthquake of Magnitude:4.4, Occurred on 01-07-2023, 18:27:15 IST, Lat: 34.26 & Long: 69.19, Depth: 90 Km, Location: 32km S of Kabul, Afghanistan," the NCS tweeted.

Further details are awaited.

No reports of material damage or casualties are known as of yet.

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