Powerful 6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern Afghanistan

A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake jolted northern Afghanistan, causing widespread tremors across several provinces. Authorities are assessing the damage as rescue teams respond to reports of collapsed structures and casualties in affected areas.

Kabul, Nov 3 (AP) A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake has shaken northern Afghanistan, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of damage.

The quake's epicentre was located 22 km west-southwest of Khulm, Afghanistan, and had a depth of 28 km. It struck at 12:59 am Monday local time, the USGS said.

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake on Aug 31, 2025 in eastern Afghanistan near the Pakistan border killed more than 2,200 people. On Oct 7, 2023, a magnitude 6.3 followed by strong aftershocks left at least 4,000 people dead, according to the Taliban government.

This report includes content sourced from Press Trust of India (PTI), edited for clarity and context.