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Earthquake Hits Afghanistan, Casualties Reported In Pakistan

A powerful earthquake has struck north-east Afghanistan close to the border with Tajikistan. Strong tremors were felt in Pakistan, Tajikistan and India, as far away as New Delhi, with reports of casualties and damages. RT reports: The quake had a depth of 210km and took pace 39km from the town of Ashkasham, Afghanistan, the USGS reported. The China Earthquake Networks Center first measured it at 7.3 magnitude, with various centers then putting the magnitude anywhere between that and the USGS’ measurement of 6.6. At least 2 people were killed and 10 injured in Pakistan as a result of the quake, according to Xinhua. The earthquake shook houses in the Afghan capital, Kabul, witnesses told Reuters. Reports on Twitter say several buildings were evacuated in New Delhi. The metro service was also halted. “Earthquake!!!! It was really scary! I could see plants and furniture shaking at 6th floor office of Delhi secretariat. Wish all is well,” tweeted Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia. Epicenter of 7.1 quake was located at Koh Hindukash Region Afghanistan at depth of 236 km https://t.co/i6NaeHepwP pic.twitter.com/ZDr6wIWoac — Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) April 10, 2016 Besides the capital, the quake was felt across north India, including National Capital [...]