Afghanistan’s mountainous terrain and fragile
infrastructure make it especially
vulnerable to natural disasters,
and the quake highlights the region’s ongoing seismic risks.
Authorities urged caution, warning that “aftershocks can occur
in the hours and days following a major quake.”
Updates will follow as more official
information becomes available.
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