Man with Taser, tape and rope accused of stalking, trying to kidnap Memphis mayor
Share this @internewscast.com

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — In Afghanistan, a devastating 6.0-magnitude earthquake has led to the deaths of at least 250 individuals and injured over 500, as reported by Taliban officials on Monday.

The U.S. Geological Survey noted that the quake occurred 17 miles from Jalalabad, near the Pakistan border, at around midnight local time (3:30 p.m. ET Sunday).

Due to the earthquake impacting a secluded mountainous region, “obtaining precise information regarding human casualties and infrastructure damage will require time,” stated Sharafat Zaman, a representative for Afghanistan’s Public Health Ministry.

“We have launched a massive rescue operation and mobilized hundreds of people to help people in the affected areas,” Zaman said.

Following the initial tremor, at least five aftershocks with magnitudes between 4.5 and 5.2 were recorded in the vicinity on Monday, according to the USGS.

Aftershocks can last for days and can sometimes be worse than the first quake.

Afghanistan’s geographical position makes it particularly susceptible to earthquakes, as it lies on the intersection of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. The eastern part of Afghanistan, with its mountainous landscape, also faces the threat of landslides, complicating rescue missions.

This quake was especially devastating as it hit at a shallow depth of 5 miles, making it far more destructive even at moderate magnitude.

In 2022, around 1,000 people were killed and thousands more were injured when a 5.9-magnitude earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan.

That, too, was a shallow quake.

In the preceding year, the western province of Herat in Afghanistan experienced a series of three 6.3-magnitude earthquakes in a single week, leading to the deaths of approximately 1,500 people as per U.N. reports.

Monday’s quake comes at a challenging time for Afghanistan, one of the world’s poorest countries, which is suffering from four consecutive years of drought and the influx of over 2.3 million Afghans who have returned from Iran and Pakistan this year.

“Below-average first and second season crop production and reduced livestock income limit their ability to stock food for the winter,” the Famine Early Warning Systems Network, which was established by the United States Agency for International Development, said in a report last week.

Mushtaq Yusufzai reported from Peshawar and Mithil Aggarwal from Hong Kong.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Judge Orders Guatemalan Children to Remain in the US Despite Being Held on Tarmac

After the U.S. government placed Guatemalan children on overnight flights back to…

6.0-Magnitude Earthquake in Afghanistan Claims Over 250 Lives

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site…

The Main Scoop to Close Rantoul Location

RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) — A popular Central Illinois ice cream shop announced…

Tusculum University’s New Bridge Enhances Access to Nature Trail

TUSCULUM, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tusculum University has announced the completion of a…

Texas House Approves ‘Bounty Hunting’ Legislation: Key Details

() The Texas House passed a bill earlier this week with a…

Rep. Ro Khanna Accuses Trump of Mimicking Nixon’s Tactics to ‘Manipulate’ the Federal Reserve

WASHINGTON — California Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna has urged Federal Reserve governor…

Desert Tragedy: Suspected Homicide at Burning Man Claims a Life

A man was found dead Saturday in a suspected homicide at the…

Power Outage Affects Nearly 1,000 Residents in Sullivan County

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — On Sunday night, nearly 1,000 residences and businesses…

Historic Powerball Jackpot: Winning Numbers Revealed

(NewsNation) — Winning numbers for a Powerball jackpot of rare proportions were…

‘Astonishing’: Young Girl in Coma Dances to Taylor Swift

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jade Metivier was only 13 when she went…

Gilgo Beach Murders: A Crucial Trial for Modern DNA Technology in Criminal Justice

RIVERHEAD, N.Y. – In 2010, Maureen Brainard-Barnes’ skeletal remains were discovered in…

Israel strikes at Hamas spokesperson amid reports of numerous casualties in Gaza City hospitals.

DEIR EL-BALAH – On Sunday, Israel announced targeting a Hamas spokesperson in…