Seismic Shake in Hindu Kush: A Deep 5.0 Magnitude Jolt

A magnitude 5 earthquake struck the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported. The quake occurred at a depth of 190 km (120 miles) on Saturday, according to the EMSC.

Seismic Shake in Hindu Kush: A Deep 5.0 Magnitude Jolt
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A 5.0 magnitude earthquake hit Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region on Saturday, leaving residents on edge as the ground trembled.

The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) confirmed the earthquake, noting its considerable depth of 190 kilometers (120 miles).

No immediate reports of damage or casualties have been announced following the deep seismic event.

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