A 6.3-magnitude earthquake impacted northern Afghanistan early Monday, occurring just before 1 a.m. local time. According to Afghan authorities, the powerful tremor resulted in at least 20 fatalities and left over 520 individuals injured. The earthquake caused significant structural damage, affecting numerous buildings throughout the region and impacting one of the nation's prominent landmarks. This event marks the latest in a series of natural disasters to affect the country.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/02/world/asia/afghanistan-earthquake-blue-mosque.html