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regular-article-logo Monday, 23 December 2024

Earthquake rocks Afghanistan, 20 dead

The 5.6 magnitude tremor shook the western province of Badghis, bordering Turkmenistan

Reuters Kabul Published 18.01.22, 01:57 AM
The earthquake happened in the afternoon.

The earthquake happened in the afternoon. Twitter

An earthquake rocked western Afghanistan on Monday, killing more than 20 people and destroying hundreds of homes, local authorities said.

The 5.6 magnitude tremor shook the western province of Badghis, bordering Turkmenistan, in the afternoon, reducing brick homes to rubble, according to photos shared by local authorities.

“Unfortunately, our initial reports show that 22 people, including women and children, have been killed and four others injured,” said Baz Mohammad Sarwari, the director of information and culture of the Badghis provincial administration. “The Mujahideen have reached to some of the affected areas.”

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