Powerful 6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern Afghanistan — Dozens Dead, Blue Mosque Damaged Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan — November 3, 2025 A powerful earthquake shook northern Afghanistan in the early hours of Monday, leaving at least 20 people dead and hundreds injured , according to local authorities and aid organizations. The 6.3-magnitude quake struck near the city of Khulm in Balkh Province , toppling buildings and causing widespread panic across the region. ⚠️ Strong Quake Hits Before Dawn The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the earthquake occurred around 2:10 a.m. local time , with its epicenter located approximately 22 kilometers west-southwest of Khulm at a depth of 28 kilometers . The tremors were felt across neighboring provinces, including Samangan and Kunduz , shaking homes and disrupting electricity supplies. Residents described the quake as one of the most intense they had felt in years. “The ground moved like waves, and the walls started cracki...
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