Magnitude 5 earthquake hits Tajikistan's Gorno-Badakhshan region

A magnitude 5 earthquake has struck the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region of Tajikistan.

The earthquake occurred at 12:29 local time, Caliber.Az reports via Russian media.
The epicenter was located 24 kilometers north of Khorog, the administrative center of the region, and at a depth of 114 kilometers. Khorog is situated near the border with Afghanistan.

A report by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) provides details on the earthquake's magnitude and location in a region known for its seismic activity.