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At Least 20 Dead, Hundreds Injured After 6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Northern Afghanistan

The quake hit just before 1:00 a.m. local time on November 3, with its epicenter near the city of Mazar-i-Sharif in Balkh province. Tremors were felt as far as Kabul. The Afghan Health Ministry confirmed over 20 deaths and at least 534 injuries, with hospitals overwhelmed and rescue teams racing to reach remote areas.

95News•11/3/2025

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Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Strikes Northern Afghanistan, Killing at Least Seven

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck northern Afghanistan early Monday, killing at least seven people and injuring more than 150, according to local officials. The quake’s epicentre was near Mazar-i-Sharif in Balkh Province, shaking several regions including Kabul. Rescue teams are racing to reach remote villages as authorities warn of possible aftershocks and rising casualties.

95News•11/3/2025