Afghanistan earthquake death toll mounts and Taliban officials say almost 1,000 people injured

The death toll from an earthquake in northern Afghanistan is climbing, and hundreds of families have lost their homes as the harsh winter arrives.

Powerful 6.3 earthquake hits northern Afghanistan, killing 20 and injuring hundreds

Afghan officials say a powerful, 6.3 magnitude earthquake that shook northern Afghanistan overnight killed at least 20 people

Map: 6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan

A strong, 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck in Afghanistan on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 12:59 a.m. Afghanistan time about 14 miles southwest of Khulm, Afghanistan, data from the agency shows.

Afghanistan earthquake survivors face freezing winter without shelter

Survivors of a powerful Afghanistan that turned homes into rubble are now wondering where they can find shelter from the pouring rain and the coming winter cold.

Why is Afghanistan so prone to earthquakes?

Here is a look at why the war-shattered South Asian country experiences frequent tremors, and how their impact can be reduced.
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Afghanistan's earthquake death toll climbs to 27, hundreds wounded

At least 27 people were killed and hundreds of others wounded after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan at around 1 am local time on Monday (2030GMT Sunday), officials said.

Powerful earthquake kills at least 20 and injures dozens in Afghanistan

At least seven people were killed after a powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near a northern Afghan city early on Monday. The earthquake hit Kholm near the city of Mazar-i-Sharif in Hindu Kush at around 12.

Earthquake Science: Trapped By Tectonics—How The Indian Plate Collision Makes Afghanistan A 'Shaking' Nation

A 6.3-magnitude quake near Mazar-e Sharif exposed Afghanistans seismic threat. Experts explained how the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates causes deadly, frequent tremors.
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