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Afghanistan Rocked By 6.3 Magnitude Quake

Explainer: Why is Afghanistan so prone to earthquakes?

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near the northern Afghan city of Mazar-e Sharif early on Monday, killing at least seven people and injuring about 150, just months after a quake and strong aftershoc...

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Afghanistan hit by deadly magnitude 6.3 earthquake

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At least 20 dead, over 300 injured after 6.3-magnitude quake in Afghanistan

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Seven dead after powerful earthquake strikes Afghanistan

At least seven people were killed after a powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near a northern Afghan city early on Monday.

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

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At least 20 dead after magnitude-6.3 earthquake hits Afghanistan

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Afghanistan hit by powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake

The U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude of 6.3 with a depth of 28.0 km (about 17 miles) and designated the earthquake as "code orange," indicating significant casualties and extensive economi...

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6.3 Quake hits Afghan; Multiple Casualties Feared

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Multiple casualties feared after powerful magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes northern Afghanistan

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The reason Afghanistan is so at risk of earthquakes after latest devastation

Hemmed in by rugged mountains, Afghanistan is prone to a range of natural disasters, but its earthquakes cause the most fatalities, killing about 560 people on average each year and causing annual damages estimated at $80 million. Studies indicate at least 355 earthquakes with a magnitude higher than 5.0 have hit Afghanistan since 1990.

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Afghanistan's historic Blue Mosque damaged by earthquake

The Blue Mosque of Mazar-e-Sharif which dates back to the 15th century was affected by the earthquake. At least 20 people were killed and more than 600 were injured, according to authorities.

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Rescuers in Afghanistan race to reach remote quake-hit mountain villages

"The pre-earthquake fragility of the health system means local capacity is overwhelmed, creating total dependence on external actors," said the update. Rescuers inAfghanistan will try to reach isolated villages in the eastern region of Kunar on Tuesday ...