Hundreds feared dead in Afghanistan earthquake

It was at a depth of 10km, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said.

Initial reports said nine people were killed and 25 injured in the eastern province of Nangahar, according to Ajmal Darwaish, spokesman for the province's health department.

But there are now reports there are fears the death toll could be significantly higher.

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Afghanistan on October 7, 2023, followed by strong aftershocks. The Taliban government estimated that at least 4000 people died. 

The UN gave a far lower death toll of about 1500. It was the deadliest natural disaster to strike Afghanistan in recent memory.