Eight dead after earthquake of magnitude 5.9 strikes Afghanistan

Summary

An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 in Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region caused a house collapse in Kabul, killing eight people and injuring one child.

Key Points
  • An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region.
  • The quake caused a house collapse in Kabul, killing eight people and injuring one child.
  • The quake was at a depth of 177 km (110 miles).
  • Strong tremors were felt in Islamabad, Kabul, and New Delhi.
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