Earthquake in Afghanistan

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.

The earthquake was felt in the capitals of both countries, Islamabad and Kabul. In the Indian capital New Delhi and the quake was registered in the Indian state of Kashmir. New Delhi precaution was underground shut down for some time. The epicenter was under US USGS organization in the Afghan city Eshkashem.

The area was the end of October last year also been affected by an earthquake (strength 7.5). At the time, more than three hundred people were killed and thousands of homes were destroyed.