Magnitude 6.3 quake hits northern Afghanistan

By AFP 3 November 2025, 5:34 am

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A magnitude 6.3 earthquake has struck northern Afghanistan, the US Geological Survey says, just months after another deadly tremor left the country reeling as it contends with a series of humanitarian crises.

The latest quake hit in the early hours of the morning at a depth of 28 kilometers (17 miles) with the epicenter near the city of Mazar-i-Sharif, according to the USGS.

There are no immediate reports of deaths or major damage in the hours after the quake.

Poor communication networks and infrastructure have in the past hampered disaster response in the mountainous country, preventing authorities from reaching far-flung villages to assess the extent of damage for hours or even days.