At least four dead after magnitude-6.3 earthquake hits Afghanistan

Published: 11/3/2025
At least four dead after magnitude-6.3 earthquake hits Afghanistan
A magnitude-6.3 earthquake in Afghanistan's Mazar-e Sharif has caused at least four deaths and multiple injuries, with ongoing fears of significant casualties. The quake, with a depth of 28km, has led to collapses and injuries, particularly due to people falling from tall buildings. This disaster highlights the region's vulnerability to earthquakes due to its location along fault lines between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.