"A series of strong aftershocks from a deadly earthquake that hit eastern Afghanistan over the weekend has injured at least 10 more people and triggered fears of further deaths and destruction. More than 2,200 people were killed by the magnitude 6.0 earthquake that hit eastern Afghanistan just before midnight on Sunday, making it the deadliest quake to hit the country in decades."
"The latest of five shallow aftershocks, the strongest measuring magnitude 5.6, was recorded by the US Geological Survey on Friday morning. The aftershocks have rattled Kabul and the Pakistani capital, Islamabad. Afghanistan's national disaster authority spokesman Mohammad Hammad told the AFP news agency that 10 people were injured across eight provinces, including Kunar, Nangarhar and Laghman the hardest hit over the weekend that were jolted by the aftershocks. The latest injuries add to more than 3,700 from the initial quake."
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan just before midnight on Sunday, killing more than 2,200 people and becoming the country's deadliest quake in decades. Five shallow aftershocks followed, the strongest measuring magnitude 5.6, and additional tremors have rattled Kabul and Islamabad. At least 10 more people were reported injured across eight provinces, bringing total injuries to more than 3,700 from the initial quake. Collapsed houses and destroyed villages were reported in Kunar and surrounding areas. Many residents have stayed in tents or the open because houses built of dry masonry, stone and timber are unsafe amid continuing aftershocks.
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