A strong earthquake in Tajikistan's eastern district of Murghob early on February 23 was felt as far away as Dushanbe, the capital, and other parts of the Central Asian nation. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the 6.8 magnitude quake was registered around 5:37 a.m. local time. Chinese media reports said the earthquake’s magnitude was 7.2. The Tajik Emergency Committee hasn’t reported on casualties. The earthquake was also felt in China, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Tajik Service, click here.
