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The Digest:

In a night of tragedy, a powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake has devastated a remote, mountainous region of Afghanistan, killing over 800 people. Taliban authorities have warned that the death toll is expected to rise as rescuers continue to search for survivors in the rubble of collapsed homes.

Key Points:

  • A 6.0-magnitude earthquake has killed over 800 people in Afghanistan.
  • The quake struck just before midnight, collapsing homes onto sleeping families.
  • The death toll is expected to rise as search and rescue operations continue.
  • Kunar province, near the epicenter, was the hardest hit, with around 800 fatalities.
  • Some affected villages remain inaccessible due to road blockages.
  • The shallow depth of the quake contributed to the widespread destruction.
The humanitarian situation is critical as rescue teams struggle to reach remote areas. The devastation highlights the vulnerability of the region's low-rise, mud-brick homes to seismic activity. A Night of Tragedy.

Sources: Tribune