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6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Eastern Tajikistan


A magnitude-6.1 earthquake is reported to have struck in the Pamir mountains region of eastern Tajikistan.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the epicenter of the quake was 106 kilometers southwest of the city of Karakul, near Tajikistan's border with China.

It struck before 8:00 a.m. local time.

There have been no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

compiled from agency reports

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