Powerful Earthquake Strikes in Afghanistan tremors felt in India, Pakistan, several other countries

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According to reports, the earthquake was felt in Turkmenistan, India, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, China, Afghanistan, and Kyrgyzstan.

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In Afghanistan, at least four people were killed and 50 wounded, a health ministry official said.

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Powerful Earthquake Strikes in Afghanistan tremors felt in India, Pakistan, several other countries

According to reports, the earthquake was felt in Turkmenistan, India, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, China, Afghanistan, and Kyrgyzstan.

In Afghanistan, at least four people were killed and 50 wounded, a health ministry official said.

In Northwest Pakistan, at least 9 people were killed and 44 injured, a government official said on Wednesday

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