6.3 quake hits northern Afghanistan, killing 20, injuring hundreds and damaging historic Blue Mosque

On November third, a devastating earthquake struck northern Afghanistan, leaving at least twenty dead and over six hundred forty injured. The quake, with a magnitude of six point three, hit near the town of Khulm, causing widespread destruction, especially to mud brick homes. The historic Blue Mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif was damaged, but remains standing. Rescue teams rushed to the scene, but the number of casualties could still rise due to slow communication from outlying villages. International aid is being sent, as both Afghanistan and Pakistan work towards peace talks amidst the disaster. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.