1. A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck two northern provinces of Afghanistan (Samangan and Balkh) on Monday, causing buildings to collapse and landslides.
2. At least 20 people have been killed and 320 injured in the disaster, with the death toll expected to rise.
3. Rescue operations are underway by military and other personnel, following a similar incident in August where over 2,200 people lost their lives in a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in eastern Afghanistan.
2. At least 20 people have been killed and 320 injured in the disaster, with the death toll expected to rise.
3. Rescue operations are underway by military and other personnel, following a similar incident in August where over 2,200 people lost their lives in a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in eastern Afghanistan.
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6.3 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan's Samangan and Balkh provinces, killing at least 20 people and injuring 320. Rescue operations ongoing after August's 6.0 earthquake in eastern Afghanistan that claimed over 2,200 lives.
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251103_11/#summary
Date: Nov. 3, 2025
Notes: 2025-11-03
Created: 2025/11/04 00:40
Updated: 2025/12/07 22:49
Last Read: 2025/11/04 07:48