A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck the Central Asian nation of Tajikistan on Monday at 07:50:07 UTC time. This is according to the US Geological Survey.
The quake was felt as far as New Delhi and Pakistan.
The location:
109 km (67 mi) W of Murghob, Tajikistan
133 km (82 mi) NE of Khorugh, Tajikistan
196 km (121 mi) NNE of Ishkashim, Tajikistan
204 km (126 mi) NNE of Ashkasham, Afghanistan
345 km (213 mi) E of Dushanbe, Tajikistan
No reports about injuries or damages are yet known. Buildings were evacuated as far as in Pakistan.
An Instagram user in Pakistan’s capital of Islamabad posted a picture of a crowd who had evacuated the building after the quake.
Tajikistan is a Central Asian country bordering Afghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. Itโs known for its rugged mountains, which are popular for hiking and climbing. The Fann Mountains, near the national capital of Dushanbe, encompass snow-capped peaks that rise above 5,000 meters. Within the range is Iskanderkulsky Nature Refuge, a noted bird habitat whose namesake, Iskanderkul, is a turquoise lake formed by glaciers.