Magnitude 5.2 earthquake hits Afghanistan-Tajikistan border

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake has struck the border region between Afghanistan and Tajikistan, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). The tremor's epicenter was located in a seismically active area of Central Asia. Initial reports indicate it was a shallow quake, which can cause significant shaking even at moderate magnitudes. There are no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.