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Afghanistan twin quakes kill at least 22 in poorest areas
Source: BBC
Afghanistan twin quakes kill at least 22 in poorest areas
18 January 2022
At least 22 people have been killed so far after back-to-back earthquakes struck the west of Afghanistan on Monday, officials said.
According to data from the US Geological Society (USGS), the 4.9 and 5.3 magnitude quakes affected the north-west province of Badghis, where it caused house and building collapses.
A spokesman told AFP four children were among those found dead in the rubble.
They added that more than 700 houses had been damaged.
Earthquakes can cause significant damage in Afghanistan, where many dwellings are not as stable or well-built.
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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-60034010