Earthquake Tragedy in Kabul: Eight Lives Lost Amidst Natural Turmoil
A house collapse in Kabul, Afghanistan following a 5.9 magnitude earthquake in the Hindu Kush region resulted in eight deaths and one injured child. The tremors were felt in Pakistan and India. Afghanistan, a country plagued by natural disasters, averages 560 earthquake-related deaths annually.
A devastating earthquake hit Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region on Friday with a magnitude of 5.9, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences. The tremors reached a depth of 177 km (110 miles) and were felt across the region including Pakistan and India.
Tragically, the National Disaster Management Authority confirmed eight fatalities and one injured child when a house collapsed in Kabul. Afghanistan frequently suffers from natural disasters, with earthquakes being particularly deadly. On average, around 560 people lose their lives annually due to such seismic events.
Perviously, a powerful quake struck in November with a magnitude of 6.3, resulting in at least 27 deaths and widespread property damage. The event underscores the high vulnerability and recurring challenges faced by communities in the region.
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