Strong earthquake hits Afghanistan, felt from Kabul to Tajikistan
Christian Fernsby ▼ | March 21, 2023
A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 has struck northeast Afghanistan, with shaking felt across parts of Tajikistan, Pakistan and as far away as New Delhi, officials and witnesses say.Article continues below ■ What to read next
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