Al Jazeera: Massive earthquake shakes South Asia
Dozens reported dead in Afghanistan and Pakistan as powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake rocks South Asia.
A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake has struck in northern Afghanistan and has been felt in a large area from northern India to Pakistan with scores of people killed across the region.
The US Geological Survey put the epicentre of Monday’s quake near Jarm in Afghanistan's northeast, 250km from the capital Kabul and at a depth of 213km.
The total death toll stood at about 111 with at least 85 people killed in Pakistan and at least 26 more in Afghanistan, according to official reports from the two countries.
More News On Today's Powerful Earthquake In Afghanistan And Pakistan
Deadly quake strikes Afghanistan: Live -- BBC
Pakistan and Afghanistan rocked by earthquake – live updates -- The Guardian
12 schoolgirls trampled to death in Afghanistan earthquake: live updates -- The Telegraph
At least 100 dead after strong quake hits Afghanistan, Pakistan -- Reuters
Deaths, damage reported in powerful Afghanistan quake -- CNN
Afghanistan Struck by Powerful Earthquake -- NYT
Strong earthquake in Afghanistan kills scores -- The Guardian
At least 79 dead as magnitude-7.5 earthquake shakes Afghanistan, Pakistan and India -- FOX News
School girls among victims of deadly Afghan quake -- CBS/AP
Strongest Afghan Quake Since 1949 Triggers Search for Survivors -- Bloomberg
Major Earthquake Felt Across Afghanistan, Pakistan And India; Epicenter In Hindu Kush Region, At Least 36 Dead -- IBTimes
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