More than 800 dead following Afghanistan earthquake
More than 800 dead following Afghanistan earthquake
Rescue workers are searching for victims of a 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan in the middle of the night. More than 800 people were killed. Elizabeth Palmer has the latest.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The CBS World article accurately reports the earthquake in Afghanistan and the initial death toll. Multiple sources confirm the magnitude of the earthquake and the reported number of deaths. The reporting appears neutral and objective.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan.
- Verification Source #1: Reports a strong quake hit Afghanistan.
- Verification Source #2: Reports a magnitude 6 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan.
- Verification Source #5: Reports a 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck near Jalalabad.
- Assessment: Supported by multiple sources.
- Claim: More than 800 people were killed.
- Verification Source #1: Reports more than 800 killed.
- Verification Source #2: Reports at least 812 people killed.
- Verification Source #3: Reports more than 800 dead.
- Verification Source #4: Reports more than 800 killed.
- Verification Source #5: Reports more than 800 dead.
- Assessment: Supported by multiple sources.
- Claim: Rescue workers are searching for victims.
- Verification Source #1: Mentions rescue operations are difficult.
- Verification Source #4: Reports rescue efforts after the earthquake.
- Assessment: Supported by multiple sources.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 2: Officials say at least 812 people killed and 2817 injured after magnitude 6 earthquake strikes eastern Afghanistan.
- Source 5: The 6.0-magnitude earthquake that struck near Jalalabad injured 2800 others, the Taliban-run government said, and was felt as far as…