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[ 03.04.2007 - 07:41 ]
Strong Earthquake Hits Afghanistan
KABUL, April 3, 2007 -- A strong earthquake has hit northeastern Afghanistan.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake had a magnitude of 6.2 and was centered near Faizabad in Badakhshan Province, in the Hindu Kush mountain region. Tremors from the quake were felt in the capital, Kabul, and in other Afghan cities, as well as in Pakistan. There have been no reports of any damage or casualties so far.

 


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