Hindu Kush

Earthquake of 6.1 Magnitude Strikes Afghanistan

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 shook the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Wednesday but there were no immediate reports of any damage or casualties, according to Reuters. 

The quake, which was also felt in neighboring Pakistan, struck 270 km (167 miles) northeast of Kabul in the Hindu Kush mountains, at a deep 180 km, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said.

Death Toll from South Asia Earthquake Surpases 270 People

The death toll from the powerful earthquake, which hit South Asia on Monday, has reached nearly 300 people.

At least 275 people are known to have died and up to 2000 were injured in the 7.5-magnitude earthquake.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 200 kilometres and was centred in the mountainous Hindu Kush region, hitting northern Afghanistan, Pakistan and northern India.

Four killed in Pakistan after Afghanistan quake

At least four people were killed and scores injured on Oct. 26 in northeastern Pakistan when a strong earthquake hit neighbouring Afghanistan, Pakistani health officials and police said.

An earthquake of magnitude 7.5 struck northeastern Afghanistan, the U.S. Geological Survey said, sending tremors that were felt in India and Pakistan.