The earthquake measured 6.8 on the Richter scale at a depth of 47 kilometers underground, according to the US Geological Survey. Photo: File
Islamabad: A magnitude 6.8 earthquake has been felt in various parts of Tajikistan.
According to the US Geological Survey, the magnitude of the earthquake in Tajikistan was recorded at 6.8 on the Richter scale, while the depth was 47 kilometers underground. The epicenter of the earthquake is 47 kilometers away from Alicher, Tajikistan.
On the other hand, earthquake tremors were also felt in many cities of Islamabad, KP and Punjab due to which fear and panic spread among the people, but no loss of life was reported. Apart from this, earthquake tremors were also felt in Uzbekistan, China, India, Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan.
It should be noted that just a few days ago, the Meteorological Department had predicted that there is a possibility of a major earthquake in Pakistan and neighboring countries, while the prediction of a terrible earthquake in Turkey and Syria on February 6, 2023 was also proved correct, in which The number of dead people has exceeded 44 thousand.
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