Asked in a 2026 paperHard

A powerful earthquake struck a remote border region of Afghanistan and parts of Pakistan overnight, killing at least ________ people?

Correct answer: C. 1000

  • A. 1200
  • B. 1100
  • C. 1000
  • D. 900

Explanation

The June 2022 earthquake in eastern Afghanistan killed at least 1,000 people in the initial reports, with many more injured. Its epicentre was near the Pakistan border, and tremors were felt in Pakistan as well.

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