ZEBAK, Badakhshan — the U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 5.1 magnitude quake occurred close to Ashkāsham Wednesday afternoon.

The tremor, which struck the area at 13:27 UTC (17:57 local time), was centered about 35 km southwest of Ashkāsham. It occurred at a depth of 128 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has received 3 responses on its online form so far, from people saying they felt the quake.

Past week’s tremor

Last week, there was another quake of magnitude 2.5 centered nearby, which was also detected near Ashkāsham, two days earlier.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey