6.1 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan, 130 killed

At least 130 people killed in the country's east, according to disaster management officials

FPJ Web DeskUpdated: Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 10:58 AM IST
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6.1 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan, 130 killed | PIC: pxfuel

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 shook parts of densely populated Afghanistan and Pakistan early Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said, with Afghan officials saying casualties were feared.

At least 130 people killed in the country's east, according to disaster management officials

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