According to Afghan officials, at least six hundred people have been killed during a severe earthquake that shook the northern part of the country last night and early this morning. Some reports mention the death toll could be as high as 1800, but due to the remote nature of the affected areas, confirming these casualty reports is currently not possible. The earthquake, which registered a magnitude of 5.8 on the Richter scale, occurred last night in the remote province of Baghlan, and aftershocks continued for several hours. Local officials reported that the most damage occurred in the Nahrein area, located 120 kilometers north of Kabul. The earthquake also shook buildings in the capital of Afghanistan and was felt in Peshawar, Pakistan, and Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan.
Six Hundred People Killed in Afghanistan Earthquake - 2002-03-26
A severe earthquake in northern Afghanistan has resulted in at least six hundred deaths, with some reports suggesting the toll could reach 1800. The remote areas affected complicate the verification of casualty figures. This disaster highlights the ongoing vulnerabilities in the region.
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📰 What Happened
A severe earthquake struck northern Afghanistan, resulting in at least 600 confirmed deaths, with estimates potentially reaching 1800. The remote location complicates rescue and verification efforts.
- The earthquake registered a magnitude of 5.8 on the Richter scale.
- The most significant damage occurred in the Nahrein area of Baghlan province.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Afghanistan is prone to natural disasters, and the ongoing humanitarian crisis makes recovery efforts critical.
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