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Earthquake Felt in Pakistan, Afghanistan and India Sept 17 (Maps)

by Amy Judd | September 17, 2010 at 12:40 pm

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An Earthquake Centered in the Hindu Kush Region of Afghanistan Was Felt in Pakistan and North India on Friday September 17

An earthquake the registered 6.3 on the Richter scale was centered in Afghanistan but was felt in Pakistan and North India as well.

The United States Geological Survey reports that the earthquake was centered 265 km northeast of Kabul and 115 km northwest of Chitral, Pakistan. It struck at 11:51pm at the epicenter.

CNN freelancer Bill Skinner said from a military base six to seven kilometers east of Kabul that the ground shook for about 15 seconds, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

The Times of India reports that tremors were felt in the Kashmir Valley and Delhi as well.

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K. Kibet (not verified)

at 06:33 on November 27th, 2010

Another Mighty Earthquake hitting Afghanistan This time I He says by voice to Them, Repent in The Son of God. He Caused the other one now He is doing it Again. Inform People