A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday. The quake's epicenter was near Jalalabad. Tragically, two children died and several others were injured. The tremors were felt across eastern Afghanistan and in Islamabad, Pakistan. Afghanistan is prone to earthquakes. This disaster follows recent flooding in Nangarhar province, which caused further devastation. The region faces ongoing challenges.
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