13 People Dead After Powerful Earthquake Hits Afghanistan, Pakistan

13 People Dead After Powerful Earthquake Hits Afghanistan, Pakistan
People come out of a restaurant after a tremor was felt in Lahore, Pakistan, on March 21, 2023. Akhtar Soomro/Reuters
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A magnitude 6.5 earthquake rattled Pakistan and Afghanistan on March 21, killing at least 13 people and injuring hundreds of others, with strong tremors felt in several North Indian states.

The U.S. Geological Survey put the magnitude at 6.5, while the Pakistan Meteorological Department reported a 6.8 magnitude. The epicenter of the earthquake was Afghanistan’s Hindukush region, bordering Pakistan and Tajikistan.

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