Blogged By: De De Tillman

Source & Story Credit: Yahoo News – Reuters – Vicki Allen

Media Credit – EQReporter

Posted: Saturdy May 12, 2012 @6:20 p.m PST

According to Reuters,  A moderate earthquake of 5.7 magnitude struck near Kulob, Tajikistan, early on Sunday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

   The earthquake hit 62 miles north northeast of Kulob at a depth of 6.2 miles, USGS said.

           (Americas Desk, Washington, 202-898-8457)

              (Editing by Vicki Allen)