6.1 magnitude earthquake jolts Afghanistan

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Hindukush region of Afghanistan on Wednesday afternoon.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake's epicenter was in Jarm in Badakhshan province and shook a large part of the country including Kabul.

The tremors were felt in Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Eastern Uzbekistan.

Further details awaited.