5.1-magnitude quake hits Afghanistan

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake jolted 27 km W of Ashkasham, Afghanistan at 1904 GMT on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, Trend reports citing Xinhua.

The epicenter, with a depth of 229.5 km, was initially determined to be at 36.6976 degrees north latitude and 71.2245 degrees east longitude.