Strong 6.4 earthquake hits Afghanistan

Published January 11th, 2024 - 10:45 GMT
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ALBAWABA - The US Geological Survey reported that a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Afghanistan on Thursday.

In detail, the 6.4-magnitude quake hit the Jurm district of the northeastern Badakhshan province at 09:20 GMT.

The tremor was also felt across Pakistan, as well as it was felt in some parts of India and Kashmir.​​​​​​​

On Jan. 1, a strong earthquake struck central Japan leading to the death of over 200 people, with hundreds of others missing.

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