22/06/2022 12:23 (UTC)

More than 900 die after magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan

Paktika, Jun 22 (EFE/EPA).- A magnitude 5.9 earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan before dawn on Wednesday claimed up to 920 lives and wounded 600 more, said the authorities.

The earthquake hit the Paktika and Khost provinces at 1.24 am (local time), about 46 km (28.5 miles) southwest of the city of Khost, which lies near the border with Pakistan. (Camera: STRINGER).

SHOT LIST: THE INJURED VICTIMS OF THE EARTHQUAKE RECEIVE TREATMENT AT A HOSPITAL IN PAKTIKA, AFGHANISTAN.

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Date: 22/06/2022 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Disaster and accident » Earthquake
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 21 seconds
Reference: 7001177961
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