Strong Earthquake Shakes Afghan, Pakistani Capitals

A strong earthquake has shaken the capitals of Afghanistan and Pakistan. There were no immediate reports Sunday of casualties or destruction from Kabul or Islamabad. The U.S. Geological Survey said the 6.6-magnitude quake struck in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan at a depth of 210 kilometers. Earthquakes at such depths usually do not cause extreme damage. The quake was also felt in other parts of the South Asian region.

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