Deadly 6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan's Mazar-e Sharif: At Least 10 Dead and 260 Injured

Nov 03, 2025 10:12 am CST

A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit near Afghanistan's northern city of Mazar-e Sharif, killing at least 10 people and injuring approximately 260. Rescue operations are underway in the heavily affected Balkh and Samangan provinces as authorities warn the death toll may rise. The USGS issued an orange alert indicating potentially widespread disaster, with damage reported to the historic Blue Mosque.