KABUL, Sept 5 (NNN-BNA) – A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan yesterday, centered 14 km east of Jalalabad, the capital of Nangarhar province, at 1656 GMT, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake’s epicentre, at a depth of 10 km, was located at 34.72 degrees north latitude, and 70.79 degrees east longitude.
The GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences measured the quake at a magnitude of 6.2.
This latest temblor follows a series of earthquakes that have devastated Nangarhar and neighbouring Kunar, Laghman and Nuristan provinces, in recent days.
The most catastrophic, a 6.0-magnitude quake, hit late Sunday, causing extensive destruction and significant loss of life and property.
Official reports confirmed over 2,200 deaths and more than 3,600 injuries, with rescue operations ongoing, to recover bodies from the rubble.
The region remains on high alert as authorities and aid organisations grapple with the escalating crisis.– NNN-BNA
