Earthquake

Afghanistan earthquakes death toll crosses 2,000; six villages destroyed

Kabul: A total of 2060 people have died as a result of powerful earthquakes that struck western Afghanistan, a Taliban government spokesperson reported on Sunday. One of the deadliest earthquakes to hit the nation in the past 20 years. Numerous…

Morocco mourns quake victims as death toll climbs to over 2000

Rabat: Morocco has declared three days of national mourning after a devastating earthquake late Friday night claimed the lives of 2,000 people. Flags will fly at half-mast on all public facilities during the national mourning, according to a statement released…

At least 632 dead in powerful Morocco earthquake

Rabat: At least 632 people have died after a powerful earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale struck central Morocco, the Interior Ministry confirmed on Saturday. According to the US Geological Survey, the epicentre was in the High Atlas Mountains,…