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Devastating Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan, Leaving At Least Five Dead and 143 Injured

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A strong earthquake measuring 6.3 in magnitude struck several provinces across Afghanistan in the early hours of Monday, leaving a trail of destruction and casualties. The National Management Authority (ANDMA) stated that the earthquake occurred around 1 am local time, affecting multiple regions including the country's northwestern, central, western, northern, north-eastern, and eastern zones. The epicenter was reported to be in the province, where most of the casualties and damage were reported.

Key Takeaways:

  • At least five people were killed and 143 others injured in the earthquake that struck several provinces across Afghanistan.
  • The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.3 and occurred at a depth of 23 kilometers.
  • The epicenter of the earthquake was reported to be in the province, where most of the casualties and damage were reported.
  • Financial losses were also reported in the affected areas, though full details are yet to be released.
  • The earthquake was also felt in parts of Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan.
  • The eastern province of was hit with a powerful earthquake of 6.0 magnitude in September, leaving over 1400 people dead and more than 3,000 people injured.
  • The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) reported that the earthquake's epicenter was in the Kama district of Nangarhar Province, near the Pakistan border.
  • Around 12,000 people have been directly affected by the disaster.

Statistics:

  • 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck several provinces across Afghanistan.
  • 23 kilometers depth of the earthquake.
  • At least five people killed and 143 others injured.
  • Financial losses reported in affected areas.
  • Earthquake also felt in parts of Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan (no specific details on injuries or damage).
  • Eastern province of hit with 6.0 magnitude earthquake in September, leaving over 1400 dead and more than 3,000 injured.
  • 12,000 people directly affected by the disaster.

Sources:

  • National Management Authority (ANDMA)
  • CNN
  • United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA)
  • National Centre for Seismology (NCS)
  • aninews.in

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