More than 1,400 people killed after Afghanistan earthquake, Taliban government says BBC News

More than 1,400 people killed after Afghanistan earthquake, Taliban government says BBC News A new 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit the same region today, according to the US Geological Survey (USGC). The quake originated 34 kilometres (nearly 21 miles) northeast of Jalalabad, at 12:29 GMT, at a depth of 10km (nearly 6.2 miles) the USGS stated. The United Kingdom says it has allocated 1 million pounds (1.35m) to support the efforts of the United Nations and the Red Cross in delivering healthcare and emergency supplies to affected Afghans, whilst India says it has delivered 1,000 family tents to Kabul and is transporting 15 tonnes of food to Kunar, with additional relief materials scheduled to be sent later today.