On the night of March 21,a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 hit Afghanistan, Pakistan and parts of India. The quake was felt for at least 30 seconds, and its epicenter was near Jurm in northeastern Afghanistan, according to the United States Geological Survey. The region is known for its seismic activity and is frequently hit by earthquakes.
As a result of the earthquake, two people, including one child, were reported dead in Laghman province. Many hospitals across northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan were also reported to have taken in at least 180 people who had minor injuries. The quake also caused panic amongst residents, many of whom fled their homes for safety.
