The number of people killed in the earthquake in Afghanistan has reached 20, said the country’s Ministry of Health, APA reports, citing AFP.
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A 6.3 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Afghanistan, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, APA reports.
The epicenter of the earthquake was reported to be 35 kilometers southwest of the Hulm region.
No information has yet been provided about the consequences of the earthquake, whose epicenter was 10 kilometers deep.
According to regional officials, at least seven people were killed and about 150 injured in the earthquake.