Two strong aftershocks “shaken” Afghanistan after the strong vibration that killed over 2,200 people

Two strong aftershocks occurred in East Afghanistan over a 12 -hour period, the German Research Institute of Geosciences (GFZ) announced, causing concerns about more victims and disasters in an area where a strong 6 -degree earthquake cost more than 2,200 people a few days ago. Survivors of this earthquake are trying to meet their basic needs, while the UN and other relief organizations warn that there is an urgent need for resources, food, medical supplies and accommodation. According to a Taliban government announcement yesterday, the earthquake in eastern Afghanistan on Sunday night to Monday have lost 2,205 people and 3,640s were injured. Eyewitnesses said that in the Nangarhar province the aftershocks are ongoing, and the damage is continued. Today, there was a 5.4 -magnitude aftershock at a focal depth of 10 kilometers, according to GFZ, a few hours after a corresponding earthquake on Thursday night. The original […]
Source: News Beast

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