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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.