6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern Afghanistan Near Mazar-i-Sharif

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck northern Afghanistan near the city of Mazar-i-Sharif at a depth of 28 kilometers, with tremors felt as far as Kabul and neighboring countries like Pakistan and India. The epicenter was close to the town of Khulm in the Hindu Kush region, an area prone to frequent seismic activity due to the collision of the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates. So far, there have been no confirmed reports of damage, injuries, or deaths, though authorities and disaster agencies are expected to assess the situation further. This recent quake follows a deadly 6.0 magnitude earthquake in eastern Afghanistan in late August, which killed over 2,000 people and injured thousands more, marking one of the country's deadliest in recent history. The region has experienced numerous significant earthquakes historically, with at least twelve above magnitude 7.0 since 1900. The ongoing seismic activity continues to pose a serious risk to the population in this vulnerable mountainous region.