Magnitude 5.9 earthquake jolts Tajikistan

As per initial reports, the quake was at a depth of 40 km and was also about 153 km south east of Khujand, Tajikistan. Earthquake was located at a shallow depth of 10 km.

Reportedly, five people lost their life following the quake.

Shallow earthquakes are felt more strongly than deeper ones as they are closer to the surface.

Based on the preliminary seismic data, the quake should have been widely felt by almost everyone in the area of the epicenter. It might have caused light to moderate damage.

Moderate shaking probably occurred in Rasht located 26 km from the epicenter.