5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Afghanistan, Tremors Felt Across J&K

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Srinagar, Oct 25 (NVI): An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 struck Afghanistan late Sunday night, with tremors felt in parts of Jammu and Kashmir and several neighbouring regions.

According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at 11:14:22 pm IST on October 25.

Tremors were also felt in Delhi, Punjab, Pakistan and Tajikistan, according to reports.

There were no immediate reports of any loss of life or damage to property in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

Further details are awaited.—(NVI)