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

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