SRINAGAR : At least ten people were killed and more than 250 injured when a powerful earthquake struck northern Afghanistan in the early hours on Monday, BBC reported. Follow Us On G -N e w s | Whatsapp

According to the US Geological Survey, the 6.3-magnitude quake occurred at a depth of 28 kilometres, with its epicentre near the city of Mazar-i-Sharif in Balkh province. The tremor sent panicked residents running into the streets as buildings shook violently.

Provincial officials confirmed that four people were killed and 120 injured in Balkh, while neighbouring Samangan province reported five deaths and 143 injuries. “Most of the injured have returned home after receiving treatment,” said Mohammadullah Hamad, spokesman for the National Disaster Management Autho

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