Afghanistan, Blue Mosque and Quake
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Afghanistan earthquake survivors spend the night in the open; the quake damaged historical sites
Survivors of a powerful earthquake in northern Afghanistan are digging through the rubble of their homes after spending a bitterly cold night outdoors.
Afghanistan's Taliban government says a powerful earthquake in the country's north has killed at least 20 people and left hundreds injured.
A strong earthquake struck northern Afghanistan late Sunday at a magnitude of 6.3, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported. The quake hit about 13 miles west-southwest of Khulm, which is about 230 miles northwest of the capital city of Kabul.
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck northern Afghanistan late Sunday into Monday, with tremors felt in Kabul. This event follows a deadly 6.0 magnitude quake in August, highlighting Afghanistan's frequent seismic activity due to its location along the Hindu Kush mountain range.
Sharif, a northern city known for its magnificent Blue Mosque. The extent of the damage was not immediately clear.
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A powerful, 6.3 magnitude earthquake shook northern Afghanistan before dawn Monday, killing at least 10 people and injuring scores, officials said.
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