CNN reported on the likelihood of multiple casualties after the earthquake in Afghanistan

After a powerful earthquake registered in Afghanistan, there are fears of large-scale human casualties. This was reported on November 3 by CNN.

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) models estimate that shaking can lead to hundreds of deaths. The extent of the damage caused by the disaster is not yet clear.

It is noted that the orange warning was issued by the USGS PAGER system, which predicts possible economic and human losses after earthquakes based on seismic data, population density and vulnerability of buildings.

"Significant casualties are likely, and the disaster could become widespread. Past events with this level of anxiety required a response at the regional or national level," the publication says.

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More than 60 people became victims, many still remain under the rubble.

Earlier in the day, it was reported that the seismological monitoring center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Uzbekistan recorded a powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.8 in the center of Afghanistan. The force of the tremors was felt on the territory of the republic.

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