Strong earthquake strikes Afghanistan, no immediate report of damage
Monday, December 12, 2005
An earthquake, measured at 6.7 on the Richter scale, has struck north-eastern Afghanistan. The US Geological Survey (USGS) has stated that the time of the quake was 22:00 GMT, and the epicenter was close to the border with Pakistan.
The tremor was felt in Delhi, Muzaffarabad, and Balakot. It is the second quake to hit the area in a fortnight.
Releated WikiNews
- "Strong earthquake hits Pakistan, north India, Afghanistan" — Wikinews, October 8, 2005
Sources
- USGS Earthquake Information. "Magnitude 6.7 - HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN" — USGS, December 12, 2005
- "Afghanistan hit by strong quake" — BBC News, December 12, 2005
- "Magnitude 4.7 HINDU KUSH REGION, AFGHANISTAN Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at 01:56:48 UTC" — USGS, December 12, 2005