Overview
- The USGS measured a 6.3-magnitude earthquake near Khulm, locating the epicenter close to Mazar-e-Sharif at a depth of about 10 km.
- The quake struck around 1:29 am local time, with preliminary felt reports coming from Kabul, Islamabad, and areas near the Pakistan–India border.
- Authorities and monitoring agencies said there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, and impact checks are underway.
- Eyewitness accounts shared on social media described strong shaking across parts of Afghanistan and neighboring countries.
- Afghanistan lies along the Indian–Eurasian plate boundary and experiences frequent quakes, and agencies are monitoring for aftershocks following this event.