The Geophysical Service of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan has released details about the earthquake that struck during the early hours of November 3 and was felt across the country.
According to experts, the epicenter was located in Afghanistan, approximately 236 kilometers southwest of Dushanbe, 80 kilometers from Shahritous (Khatlon province), and 322 kilometers from Panjakent (Sughd province).
The Emergencies Committee under the Government of Tajikistan reported that the tremors occurred at 1:29 AM local time. The earthquake measured 6 to 7 points at the epicenter in northern Afghanistan, around 4 points in Dushanbe, and approximately 3 points in Panjakent, based on the 12-point seismic intensity scale.
Many residents of the capital were alarmed by the strength and duration of the tremors. According to social media reports, some people evacuated their homes in panic.
The quake was also felt in neighboring countries, including Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
Uzbek seismologists reported a magnitude of 6.8 at the epicenter. The strongest tremors were recorded in Surkhandarya region at 5 points, while in Kashkadarya the intensity reached 3–4 points. Other regions experienced 3-point tremors, and Tashkent felt tremors of 2–3 points.
Kazakh seismologists recorded a magnitude of 6.2. Tremors of 2 points were felt in the city of Shymkent and in the towns of Shardara, Zhetysai, and the village of Myrzakent in the Turkestan region.
So far, there have been no reports of damage or casualties in Tajikistan or other Central Asian countries.
Meanwhile, in Afghanistan, where the epicenter was located, authorities have reported more than 20 deaths and around 200 injuries.
