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The strong earthquake struck about 17 miles east of Jalalabad, near the border with Pakistan, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Geological Survey.
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There are fears the death toll will rise significantly as the area is remote and mountainous, making rescue operations difficult.
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Rescue operations are underway in Afghanistan after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake killed at least 800 people and leveled residential buildings in the northeastern part of the country. Rescue crews are now digging through the rubble, searching for survivors.
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At least 800 people have been killed and over 1,000 have been injured in Afghanistan after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit the country, Taliban officials said Monday.
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