Major earthquake hit Tajikistan

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.

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.

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Tajikistan is a Central Asian country bordering Afghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. Itโ€™s 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.

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