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The epicenter was near Jalalabad, a city of about 200,000 people that is less than 100 miles from Kabul, the capital.
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Earthquake epicenter was near Jalalabad 200000 people less than 100 miles from Kabul
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Claim Maker
The New York Times
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "2025-09-01",
    "location": "Near Jalalabad, Afghanistan",
    "population": "200,000",
    "distance_from_kabul": "Less than 100 miles"
}
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Created
September 2, 2025 at 5:17 PM (4 days ago)
Last Updated
September 2, 2025 at 5:17 PM (4 days ago)

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Searching the Rubble After Afghanistan’s Deadly Earthquake
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A 6.0 magnitude earthquake devastated eastern Afghanistan, causing hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries. Rescue efforts are hampered by difficult terrain and landslides.

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