Powerful earthquake hits Afghanistan, killing at least 20 people and injuring hundreds more, officials say

Afghanistan's Taliban government says a powerful earthquake in the country's north has killed at least 20 people and left hundreds injured.

Powerful 6.3 earthquake hits northern Afghanistan, killing 20 and injuring hundreds

Afghan officials say a powerful, 6.3 magnitude earthquake that shook northern Afghanistan overnight killed at least 20 people

Powerful earthquake kills at least 20 people in northern Afghanistan

Taliban officials said the death toll could rise as rescue teams arrive and assess the damage from the quake, which struck near one of Afghanistan’s largest cities.

Afghanistan earthquake death toll mounts and Taliban officials say almost 1,000 people injured

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At least 20 people killed as powerful quake hits northern Afghanistan

Afghanistan's Taliban government says a powerful earthquake in the country's north has killed at least 20 people and left hundreds injured.
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