Media Advisory: Photos of earthquake damage in Sherzad District, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan

Written by Bagram Media Center Sunday, 19 April 2009 08:55

Aerial imagery of aftermath of earthquake - Photos courtesy U.S. Army

Attached are photos of earthquake damage in the Sherzad District, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, following an earthquake that occurred April 17. The quake was reported at 5.5 on the Richter magnitude scale, and most damage was reported in Sherzad District.

Afghan National Security Forces in conjunction with International Security Assistance Force soldiers provided aid to earthquake victims.

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