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Afghan quake victims buried on mountain top as aftershocks continue

Afghan quake victims buried on mountain top as aftershocks continue

Summary

An earthquake in eastern Afghanistan with a 6.0 magnitude killed over 800 people. The difficult terrain forced locals to bury some victims on a mountain top. Aftershocks continued with a 5.2 magnitude quake the following day.

Key Facts

  • An earthquake of 6.0 magnitude hit eastern Afghanistan.
  • More than 800 people died due to the earthquake.
  • The terrain made it hard to carry bodies to villages, causing some to be buried on a mountain.
  • The next day, a 5.2 magnitude aftershock occurred.
  • The BBC sent a reporter to the Devagul Valley to report on the damage and hear from locals.
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