BREAKING: Earthquake of 4.2 magnitude hits Afghanistan

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On Friday, an earthquake of magnitude 4.2 hit Afghanistan.

It took place at 18:09:49 IST, at a depth of 71.38 Km, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported.

According to NCS, the epicentre of the earthquake was found at Latitude: 36.50 and Longitude: 71.38, respectively.

"Earthquake of Magnitude:4.2, Occurred on 28-07-2023, 18:09:49 IST, Lat: 36.51 & Long: 71.38, Depth: 200 Km, Location: Afghanistan," the NCS tweeted.

According to the officials, no reports of casualties or material damage were reported.

Earlier on July 23, another earthquake of 4.6 magnitude had hit Afghanistan.

On July 18, an earthquake of 4.2 magnitude jolted 79 kilometres Southeast of Afghanistan's Fayzabad.

(with inputs from ANI)