The death toll from the quake has risen to 1,000
The death toll from an earthquake in Afghanistan this afternoon has risen to more than 1,000, disaster management officials said.
The death toll from the quake is estimated at 600, officials said, adding that the death toll had risen.
The quake, which affected southeastern Afghanistan, had a magnitude of 5.9 on the Richter scale.
The hilly and remote villages have been most affected and as a result information has been delayed.
The epicenter was reported below the Pacific Ocean floor, however; no tsunami alert was issued.
The epicenter was reported 44 kilometers south of the southeastern Afghan city of Kost. The US Geological Survey said it was close to the Pakistan border.
The epicenter was reported below the epicenter, at 6.9 on the Richter scale, while the US Geological Survey measured 5.9 on the Richter scale.
(Reuters)
