BREAKING: 7.5-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan; Death Toll Continues to Rise (UPDATED)

Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India have been affected by a deadly 7.5-magnitude earthquake early Monday morning. The epicenter of the quake was the Afghan province of Badakhshan, and by various reports, the death toll continues to rise above 70 confirmed.

 The U.S. Geological Survey first reported the earthquake as a 7.7, though has reassessed its strength to a 7.5. The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi took to Twitter to communicate the assistance process:

Heard about strong earthquake in Afghanistan-Pakistan region whose tremors have been felt in parts of India. I pray for everyone’s safety.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 26, 2015

I have asked for an urgent assessment and we stand ready for assistance where required, including Afghanistan & Pakistan. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 26, 2015

We will continue to offer updates as they become available. The Associated Press reports that the death toll is currently at 79.

UPDATE: Death toll in Pakistan jumps to 52 in #earthquake – reports https://t.co/gMuraVckes pic.twitter.com/RjZOsefEKB — RT (@RT_com) October 26, 2015

Scores dead as earthquake shakes South Asia https://t.co/l9GssIYcrB — TIME.com (@TIME) October 26, 2015

UPDATE — 9:22 a.m. ET: The Associated Press has now reported via Twitter 105 confirmed deaths from Monday’s earthquake.

BREAKING: Death toll from Afghanistan quake rises to 105 across South Asia.

— The Associated Press (@AP) October 26, 2015

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