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    Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 hits Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, tremors felt across Kashmir

    An earthquake measuring 5.1 magnitude on the Richter Scale struck Afghanistan on late Tuesday night, triggering tremors across the Kashmir region.
    Edited by : Chhabi Kala
    October 22, 2025 / 09:24 IST
    Strong tremors were felt in Afghanistan's capital city of Kabul.

    A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region on Tuesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said. The quake was at a depth of 244 kilometers (152 miles), the EMSC said.

    Meanwhile, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported that the earthquake was of 6.1 magnitude and occurred at a depth of 220 kilometres.

    Strong tremors were felt in Afghanistan's capital city of Kabul, Reuters reported.

    The trembler also sent significant shock throughout the Kashmir region. According to reports, there have been no losses of property or casualties in Kashmir.

    first published: Oct 22, 2025 09:23 am

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