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Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Hits Afghanistan, Casualties Feared

An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck near one of Afghanistan's largest cities Mazar-e Sharif early on Monday, the US Geological Survey said.

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Powerful earthquake kills at least 20 people in northern Afghanistan

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Powerful earthquake kills at least 20 & injures dozens in Afghanistan

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Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Afghanistan: Why is the country hit so often?

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near the northern Afghan city of Mazar-e-Sharif early Monday, killing at least 10 people and injuring around 260, officials said, as reported by Reuters.

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Earthquake today; Significant casualties expected as 6.3-magnitude quake strikes Afghanistan

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Magnitude 6.2 earthquake jolts Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, felt across Pakistan

The tremors were reportedly felt across Pakistan.

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Afghanistan Earthquake: 6.3 Magnitude Quake Hits Mazar-e-Sharif, 10 Dead and 260 Injured

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At least nine killed as powerful 6.3-magnitude quake jolts Afghanistan

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Explained: Why Is Afghanistan Prone To Earthquakes

Eastern and northeastern Afghanistan, especially regions along its borders with Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Pakistan, are particularly prone to earthquakes.

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Powerful earthquake in Russia: 5.8 magnitude quake jolts Kamchatka region; tremors felt in East Coast

A powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake has shaken the east coast of Russia's Kamchatka region. The tremor occurred at a depth of 28 kilometers. No injuri

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Afghanistan earthquake: 6.3 Magnitude quake rocks Mazar-e Sharif city; at least 20 killed, 320 injured

A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Mazar-e Sharif in Afghanistan early Monday. The U.S. Geological Survey issued a high alert, indicating significant casualties and widespread damage are likely.

Study Finds

Earthquake Jitters: Why The Quietest Faults May Be The Most Dangerous

First quakes are the most dangerous: Once a healed fault ruptures for the first time, it cannot generate another major earthquake on human timescales. Subsequent events on nearby fault segments carry sharply reduced stress and smaller magnitudes.