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Earlier, over 1,000 were reported. 100 killed and about 3,000 200 wounded.
The earthquake took place on Sunday shortly before midnight local time in the area of the city of Dżalalabad, near the border of Afghanistan with Pakistan. According to the US Geological Survey, the epicenter was 36 kilometers north of Basawul. The hypocenter was located at a depth of 10 kilometers. The magnitude of the quake was 6.
Agencies emphasize that Afghanistan is often haunted by earthquakes, especially in the back of Hinduukusz, in the area of contact of Eurasia and India tectonic plates.
The Taliban are asking for help
The mountainous area and difficult weather conditions make it difficult for rescuers to reach places that have suffered as a result of an earthquake. A spokesman for the Afghan National Crisis Management Office Jusaf Hamad said at the beginning of the week Associated Press that in some areas caused by landslides blocked roads, but the obstacles were already removed there.
The Taliban ruling Afghanistan asked for international help. The United Nations Fund for helping children (UNICEF) announced on Tuesday that thousands of children in Afghanistan are threatened. The organization has announced that it sends the most necessary funds there, including drugs, warm clothing, water buckets, tents and personal hygiene articles.
