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Afghanistan Earthquake: Death Toll Surpasses 1,400 Amid Urgent Rescue Efforts

Afghanistan Earthquake: Death Toll Surpasses 1,400 Amid Urgent Rescue Efforts

Afghanistan Earthquake: Death Toll Surpasses 1,400 Amid Urgent Rescue Efforts A powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake has tragically claimed the lives of over 1,400 people in eastern Afghanistan, officials confirmed today. The devastating tremor, which struck approximately 17 miles east of Jalalabad, close to the border with Pakistan, has triggered a significant humanitarian crisis. The death toll has climbed rapidly since initial reports, underscoring the severe impact on communities in the affected region. While precise figures for the injured are still…

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Afghanistan Earthquake Aftermath: Experts Analyze High Death Toll, Call for Resilient Building

Afghanistan Earthquake Aftermath: Experts Analyze High Death Toll, Call for Resilient Building

Afghanistan Earthquake Aftermath: Experts Analyze High Death Toll, Call for Resilient Building As Afghanistan grapples with the aftermath of a devastating 6.0 magnitude earthquake, which has claimed at least 800 lives and injured 2,000, experts are scrutinizing the factors contributing to the catastrophic death toll. The shallow 8km deep quake struck a mountainous region near Jalalabad just before midnight on Sunday, triggering strong surface shaking and a series of aftershocks that caught many sleeping indoors. The affected areas, remote and…

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Afghanistan Earthquake Aftermath: Rescuers Race Against Time as Death Toll Exceeds 800

Afghanistan Earthquake Aftermath: Rescuers Race Against Time as Death Toll Exceeds 800

Afghanistan Earthquake Aftermath: Rescuers Race Against Time as Death Toll Exceeds 800 Survivors in eastern Afghanistan are spending a second night in the open as rescue operations intensify following a devastating 6.0 magnitude earthquake. The quake, which struck on Sunday night, has claimed over 800 lives and injured thousands, with officials warning the death toll is expected to rise significantly. Most casualties have been reported in the mountainous Kunar province, near the epicenter. Entire villages have been flattened, and many…

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Powerful 6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan, Data Under Review

Powerful 6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan, Data Under Review

Powerful 6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan, Data Under Review A significant 6.0-magnitude earthquake has struck Afghanistan, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The powerful temblor occurred late Sunday at 11:47 p.m. Afghanistan time, approximately 22 miles north of Bāsawul. Seismologists are currently reviewing available data, and the reported magnitude of the earthquake may be subject to revision as more information becomes available. The USGS also indicates that the shake-severity map, detailing areas with an intensity of 4 or…

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Afghanistan Hit by Deadly Quake, Flood-Ravaged Region Faces Dual Crisis

Afghanistan Hit by Deadly Quake, Flood-Ravaged Region Faces Dual Crisis

Afghanistan Hit by Deadly Quake, Flood-Ravaged Region Faces Dual Crisis A powerful earthquake struck Afghanistan on Sunday evening, killing at least 20 people and sparking fears for dozens more in a region already devastated by recent flash floods. The seismic event has intensified a growing humanitarian crisis in provinces such as Nangarhar and Kunar, which were still reeling from torrential downpours and subsequent flooding just days before. The affected area had experienced severe flash floods between Friday and Saturday, claiming…

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