Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes Afghanistan again, tremors felt in Pakistan
The previous earthquake is followed by a series of earthquakes that killed more than 2,200 people at the beginning of this week and wounded more than 3,600 in the country.
German Research Center, a 6.2 -magnitude earthquake, a strong earthquake in the country days after a strong earthquake hit Afghanistan, he said. GFZ, the last earthquake is 10 km (6.21 miles) depth, he said. The previous earthquake is followed by a series of earthquakes that killed more than 2,200 people at the beginning of this week and wounded more than 3,600 in the country.
The first earthquake of 6 magnitude released the widespread damage and destruction he hit at a shallow depth of 10 km (6 miles) in Kunar and Nangarhar provinces on Sunday. It has been one of the most deadly in Afghanistan in recent years.
Why are shallow earthquakes more dangerous?
Shallow earthquakes are usually more dangerous than deep earthquakes. This is due to the fact that seismic waves from shallow earthquakes have a shorter distance to travel to the surface, causing more powerful floor shaking and damaging structures and larger losses.
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