An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale has hit Afghanistan.

Kabul [Afghanistan], August 29: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 struck Afghanistan on Friday, as reported by the National Center for Seismology.

Currently, there are no reports of casualties or damage from the earthquake.

The National Center for Seismology shared the details on X: "EQ of M: 5.7, On: 29/08/2024 11:26:38 IST, Lat: 36.51 N, Long: 71.12 E, Depth: 255 Km, Location: Afghanistan."

Further information is pending.

Previously, on August 16, Afghanistan experienced a 4.8 magnitude earthquake. The tremors were reported at 6:35 pm (IST), with the epicenter at latitude 37.09 North and longitude 71.17 East, at a depth of 130 kilometers.

The National Center for Seismology provided these details on X: "EQ of M: 4.8, On: 16/08/2024 06:35:16 IST, Lat: 37.09 N, Long: 71.17 E, Depth: 130 Km, Location: Afghanistan."