Afghanistan earthquake: 6.3 magnitude quake hits Hindu Kush region
An earthquake measuring 6.3 magnitude has struck Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region.
The epicentre of the earthquake, which hit at a depth of 28km early on Monday, was 22.5km from Khulm, which has a population of nearly 65,000, the US Geological Survey said.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.A magnitude 6.0 earthquake on August 31, 2025, in eastern Afghanistan near the Pakistan border killed more than 2200 people.
On October 7, 2023, a magnitude 6.3 followed by strong aftershocks, left at least 4000 people dead, according to the Taliban government.
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with AP
