Deadly 6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern Afghanistan: 20 Dead, Over 320 Injured

Nov 03, 2025 05:49 pm CST

A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake has devastated northern Afghanistan, killing at least 20 people and injuring over 320 others. The disaster damaged the historic Blue Mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif and triggered rockslides on major highways. This event adds to Afghanistan's long history of seismic activity, with the country experiencing hundreds of significant earthquakes since 1990.