Earthquake of Magnitude 5.3 hits Afghanistan , 26 dead

An earthquake struck western Afghanistan on Monday, killing at least 26 people, according to an official. The victims died after the roofs of their homes collapsed in the Qadis area in Badghis’ western province, according to provincial spokesman Baz Mohammad Sarwary. According to the US Geological Survey, the shallow quake had a magnitude of 5.3. […]