Key Takeaways
- A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan, killing at least four people.
- Over 60 individuals have been reported injured from the tremors.
- The quake’s impact was felt across multiple Central Asian countries.
- USGS models indicate the potential for significant casualties.
A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake jolted northern Afghanistan early Monday, resulting in at least four fatalities and injuring more than 60 people. The seismic event has raised concerns of a higher death toll, with initial assessments pointing to widespread damage.
Earthquake Details and Epicenter
The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported the quake occurred at a depth of 23 kilometres. In a social media post, the NCS provided specific coordinates: “EQ of M: 6.3, On: 03/11/2025 01:59:02 IST, Lat: 36.51 N, Long: 67.50 E, Depth: 23 Km, Location: Afghanistan.(sic)”
Preliminary reports indicate the earthquake struck near Mazar-i-Sharif, the capital of Balkh province, and the nearby town of Khulm.
Potential Impact and Regional Effects
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has suggested that the intensity of the shaking could lead to several hundred deaths. The Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority confirmed, “Several provinces of the country were once again shaken by a strong earthquake at around 1 am (3:30 p.m. ET Sunday).”
Tremors from the quake were also felt in the neighbouring countries of Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan.
