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Was there a second earthquake in Afghanistan?

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Yes, there was a second earthquake in Afghanistan. After an initial 6.0 magnitude quake, a 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck the same region two days later, causing further destruction and complicating rescue efforts.

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Afghan quake survivors have nothing but 'clothes on our backs'

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  • Over 1,400 people have died in a recent earthquake in Afghanistan.
  • Survivors in Kunar province report losing all possessions, left only with their clothes. 14s
  • Thousands of homes were destroyed in Kunar and Nangarhar provinces. 31s
  • A second quake caused landslides and disrupted rescue efforts, cutting off remote villages. 42s
  • Afghanistan faces repeated disasters amid poverty and reduced aid, with half the population needing assistance before the quake. 1m 13s
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Afghan quake survivors have nothing but 'clothes on our backs'
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1 day ago
Afghan quake survivors have nothing but 'clothes on our backs'

A second quake of magnitude 5.5 on Tuesday evening caused panic and interrupted rescue efforts, as it sent rocks sliding down mountains and cut off roads to villages in remote areas.

Afghan region hit by new quake as death toll climbs
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Afghan region hit by new quake as death toll climbs

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit southeastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, almost two days after another quake in the region killed hundreds of people.

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