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6.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Sierra Leone

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Freetown [Sierra Leone], September 4 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 on the Richter scale hit Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown on Sunday, according to the National Centre for Seismology.

“National Center for Seismology @NCS_Earthquake Earthquake of Magnitude:6.2, Occurred on 04-09-2022, 15:12:30 IST, Lat: -0.78 & Long: -20.79, Depth: 30 Km, Location: 1326km SW of Freetown, Sierra Leone,” the National Centre for Seismology said in a statement.

According to the NCS, the earthquake occurred at around 3:13 pm today.

However, no casualties or damages or life loss were reported by authorities so far.

More details are to be followed. (ANI)

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