Afghan earthquake death toll jumps to 2,205, as rescue efforts continue, official says | NYGazet

The strong earthquake struck about 17 miles east of Jalalabad, near the border with Pakistan, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The 6.0 magnitude quake hit villages near the border with Pakistan late Sunday. Afghan earthquake death toll jumps to 2,205, as rescue efforts continue, official says An Afghan man sits amid the remains of a damaged house, in the aftermath of an eart... [1799 chars]