Hundreds feared dead, injured as earthquake of magnitude 6 hits Afghanistan
Summary
A magnitude 6 earthquake struck Afghanistan's Kunar province causing hundreds of deaths and injuries, with rescuers searching for survivors amid difficult terrain.
Key Points
- A magnitude 6 earthquake hit northeastern Afghanistan's Kunar province, causing significant casualties.
- Early reports indicate at least 30 deaths in a single village, with numbers expected to rise.
- Rescuers are searching rubble in remote, mountainous areas with limited access.
- Afghanistan is vulnerable to earthquakes due to tectonic activity in the Hindu Kush region.
