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6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern Afghanistan; 20 Killed, Over 500 Injured
A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan late Sunday night, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 500 others, according to the Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA).
Officials said the quake occurred in the early hours and shook multiple parts of the country, including the northwestern, central, western, northern, northeastern, and eastern regions. The epicentre was located in Kholm, near Mazar-i-Sharif, where the majority of the damage was reported.
Authorities confirmed that many of the injured received treatment and were later discharged from hospitals. The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) of India reported that the earthquake had a depth of 23 kilometres. Tremors were also felt across Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Pakistan.
The US Geological Survey (USGS) issued an orange alert, indicating the possibility of a widespread humanitarian impact.
Afghanistan, situated along major fault lines, is highly prone to earthquakes. Sunday’s tremor is the latest in a series of devastating quakes to hit the country in recent years.
Rescue and relief efforts are currently underway, and authorities are assessing the full extent of the damage.
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