Afghanistan Earthquake Kills 622, Injures More Than 1,500

 Kathmandu, Sept 1 – A powerful earthquake measuring magnitude 6 struck Afghanistan late at night, killing 622 people and injuring more than 1,500.

The quake caused severe damage in Kunar province, where 610 people died, while 12 deaths were reported in Nangarhar. Authorities warn the toll may rise as search and rescue operations continue.

The epicenter was 27 kilometers from Jalalabad at a depth of 10 kilometers. Tremors were felt as far away as Islamabad, Pakistan, nearly 400 kilometers from the epicenter.

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