5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan, No Casualties Reported
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan at 11:27 PM IST. No immediate damage or casualties reported. Afghanistan remains vulnerable to seismic activity.
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A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan at 11:27 PM IST. No immediate damage or casualties reported. Afghanistan remains vulnerable to seismic activity.
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