7 killed, 30 injured in northern Afghanistan Quake
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck in mountains north of Afghanistan's capital early toy, killing at least seven people and injuring 30, officials said. The temblor hit just before 1:00 am (2030 GMT Sunday) in Samangan province, about halfway between Kabul and the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif, according to the province's deputy governor, Kulam Sakhi Baghlani. Roads and communications are sparse in the area, and casualty reports take time to reach authorities. The quake was felt in Kabul as well as the neighboring countries of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.