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Earthquake of 5.1 magnitude jolts Afghanistan-Tajikistan border

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An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale hit the Afghanistan-Tajikstan border on Saturday evening at 6.45 pm, as per the National Centre for Seismology.</p>
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Tremors were felt in Kashmir's Poonch and other areas around the Line of Control. "Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 occured at 6.45.24pm, which was also felt in J&K. Epicenter was Afghanistan- Tajikstan Border. Coordinates: 36.55°N, 71.20E. Depth:216 km," NCS tweeted.</p>
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Further details are awaited.</p>
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