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KABUL, Afghanistan — An earthquake in Afghanistan’s east has killed not less than 610 individuals, injured 1,300 and destroyed quite a few villages, a spokesman for the Taliban authorities mentioned Monday.
The 6.0 magnitude quake late Sunday hit a collection of cities within the province of Kunar, close to town of Jalalabad in neighboring Nangahar province, inflicting in depth harm.
The quake at 11:47 p.m. was centered 27 kilometers (17 miles) east-northeast of town of Jalalabad in Nangarhar province, the U.S. Geological Survey mentioned. It was simply 8 kilometers (5 miles) deep. Shallower quakes are likely to trigger extra harm.
Inside Ministry spokesman Abdul Matin Qani confirmed the casualty figures to the Related Press, saying the late-night quake killed 610 individuals and injured 1,300 in Kunar. Many homes have been destroyed.
In Nangarhar, a dozen individuals died and a whole bunch have been injured, mentioned Qani.
“Rescue operations are nonetheless underway there, and a number of other villages have been fully destroyed. The figures for martyrs and injured are altering. Medical groups from Kunar, Nangarhar and the capital Kabul have arrived within the space,” mentioned Sharafat Zaman, a spokesman for the ministry of public well being.
He mentioned many areas had not been in a position to report casualties figures and that “the numbers have been anticipated to alter” as dying and accidents are reported.
Close by Jalalabad is a bustling commerce metropolis because of its proximity with neighboring Pakistan and a key border crossing between the nations. Though it has a inhabitants of about 300,000 in response to the municipality, it is metropolitan space is regarded as far bigger. Most of its buildings are low-rise constructions, principally of concrete and brick, and its outlying areas embrace properties constructed of mud bricks and wooden. Many are of poor building.
Jalalabad additionally has appreciable agriculture and farming, together with citrus fruit and rice, with the Kabul River flowing via town.
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Afghanistan on Oct. 7, 2023, adopted by robust aftershocks. The Taliban authorities estimated not less than 4,000 individuals perished in that quake.
The U.N. gave a far decrease dying toll of about 1,500. It was the deadliest pure catastrophe to strike Afghanistan in current reminiscence.
