The quake shook the western part of Afghanistan A strong tremor was felt in the western Afghan province of Badghis on Monday, local time. The magnitude of the tremor was 5.3 on the Richter scale. At least 26 people were killed in the incident. Many more were injured, local officials said.The roof of several houses in the town of Kadis in Badghis collapsed due to the earthquake. And many died after being crushed under that pile. Many more are feared to be trapped under the mound. Children and women were among the injured.
