5.8-Magnitude Quake Shakes Kabul, Northern Provinces
A strong earthquake struck parts of Afghanistan on Friday, shaking Panjshir, Badakhshan, Takhar, Samangan, Parwan, Baghlan, Kabul and several other provinces.
Residents in these areas told Afghanistan International that they felt powerful tremors and rushed out of their homes.
The United States Geological Survey said the earthquake measured 5.8 in magnitude and was centred in Bazarak district, the capital of Panjshir province.
Audiences also reported feeling the tremor in Kunduz and Kapisa provinces. According to the US Geological Survey, the quake occurred at around 5:40pm local time.
There have been no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The Taliban authorities have not yet commented on the earthquake.
