A fresh 5.2 magnitude earthquake rattled eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, near the epicenter of Sunday's devastating tremor. The recent 6.0 magnitude quake has already claimed over 1,400 lives and left thousands injured. Rescue operations are underway as flattened homes and toppled buildings hinder access to remote areas.
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