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30 earthquakes in one month and 200 earthquakes in last one year in Tajikistan
According to the National Center for Seismology, an earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale was measured.
Dushanbe, Earthquake tremors shook the hearts of the people in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. News agency ANI quoted the National Center for Seismology as saying that an earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale was measured. At present, no loss of life or property has been reported. Let us tell you that in the last 24 hours, 2 earthquake tremors were felt in the country. At the same time, Tajikistan has experienced 30 earthquakes in the last one month and 200 earthquakes in the last one year.
There are frequent reports of loss of life and property in this mountainous country due to earthquakes. Last year, at least five people died after an earthquake in eastern Tajikistan. Several houses were also damaged by the magnitude 5.9 earthquake 27 km (17 mi) east of Rasht district. Tremors were also felt in the capital Dushanbe, about 165 km (100 mi) southwest of the epicenter.
earthquake in pakistan and afghanistan
A few hours before the tremors from the earthquake in Tajikistan, a major earthquake of magnitude 5 was also felt in Pakistan and Afghanistan. The epicenter of the earthquake was 28 km away from Arandu in Pakistan. However, it is a matter of relief that there was no news of loss of life or property in the tremors of these earthquakes. Let us tell you that in a similar earthquake a year ago, at least 1,000 people died in Afghanistan and 1,500 people were injured.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : January 20, 2023, 11:17 IST
