High intensity magnitude earthquake followed by aftershocks rock Afghanistan and adjoining areas
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On today's Saturday, a seismic event with a magnitude of 6.2 struck northwestern Afghanistan, as reported by the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ). This earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.21 miles), indicating its significant impact beneath the Earth's surface.
The region was shaken once more, shortly after the initial quake, by an aftershock registering at a magnitude of 5.5 on the Richter scale.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS), in its preliminary report, expressed grave concerns about the potential consequences of this seismic activity. They suggested that the earthquake might have caused a substantial loss of life, with the possibility of hundreds of fatalities.
This sobering assessment underscores the severity of the situation and the urgent need for response and assistance in the affected area. The people of northwestern Afghanistan are now facing the challenging aftermath of this powerful seismic event.
