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Magnitude 6.3 Quake Strikes Near Mazar-i-Sharif as USGS Issues Orange Alert

Early modeling points to a high risk of casualties, with assessments beginning by Afghan authorities alongside humanitarian monitors.

Un hombre herido en un terremoto recibe tratamiento en un hospital de Mazar-e-Sharif, Afganistán, el 3 de noviembre de 2025.
Terremoto de magnitud 6,3 sacude Afganistán y deja 4 muertos, aunque autoridades temen múltiples víctimas
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El sismo se produjo a una profundidad de 28 kilómetros durante la madrugada del lunes, hora local. | Crédito: SkyAlert (@SkyAlertMx)

Overview

  • USGS recorded a magnitude 6.3 earthquake at a depth of 28 km near Mazar-i-Sharif early Monday local time.
  • The USGS PAGER system placed the event at orange level, estimating 100 to 1,000 possible deaths as a probabilistic warning.
  • Afghanistan’s disaster authority said several provinces experienced strong shaking, and the full scale of damage remains unclear.
  • The tremor was felt across neighboring Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, indicating broad regional impact.
  • Relief groups are tracking needs and preparing assessments as Afghanistan continues to face high seismic vulnerability after recent deadly quakes.