Casualties feared after magnitude-6.3 earthquake hits Afghanistan

On November third, an earthquake struck Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan, causing panic among its half-million residents. Despite initial fears, no casualties have been reported, but the extent of the damage is still being assessed. The city's vulnerability to seismic activity, due to its location along the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, has residents on edge. Emergency crews are now surveying the area to determine if further assistance is needed. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.