Devastating Afghanistan Earthquake Kills Over 600: Live Updates...

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake rocked eastern Afghanistan late on Sunday, August 31, killing hundreds of people and injuring many more. The temblor struck in Afghanistan's Kunar province, 16 miles east of Jalabad, the capital of Nangarhar province, near the border with Pakistan. It had a depth of 5 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which has recorded at least five aftershocks registering 5.0 or more in magnitude. Interior ministry: At least 622 dead, 1,500 wounded Whole villages destroyed Rescue operations underway Follow Newsweek for live updates.