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Magnitude 5.1 earthquake shakes Afghanistan
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded in Afghanistan on Monday evening, the United States Geological Survey reported.
The quake happened at 16:52 with its epicenter 49 kilometers west-southwest of eastern Khost province. Its depth was reported to be 10 kilometers.
There were no immediate reports of damage or human casualties.
The quake happened less than an hour after a 4.3-magnitude struck with its epicenter 27 kilometers southeast of Jurm district of northern Badakhshan province.
