Quake hits central Afghanistan, at least 7 killed

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Source: Reuters

MAZAR-I-SHARIF, Afghanistan (Reuters) - An earthquake of 5.3 magnitude hit central Afghanistan early on Monday, killing at least seven people and wounding more than 30, a provincial official said.

The quake's epicenter was 190 km (120 miles) northwest of the capital Kabul, at a depth of 10 km (6 miles), the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said on its website. The earthquake struck at around 1 a.m. local time. (4:30 p.m. ET on Sunday).

Ghulam Sakhi, deputy governor of northern Samangan province, where the epicenter was located, said three districts in the area were particularly affected.

"Seven people were killed and 34 have been wounded. Forty houses have collapsed," said Sakhi, adding the casualty toll could increase.

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...of the deputy governor of northern Samangan province.