Kabul: A powerful earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck northern Afghanistan early on Monday, causing deaths and injuries and shaking several parts of the country including the capital city Kabul.

According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake occurred near the town of Khulm in the Balkh province, close to Mazar-e-Sharif. The tremor struck at a shallow depth of around 28 kilometres, which made the shaking more intense on the surface.

Officials reported that at least seven people were killed and more than 150 others were injured in the disaster. Hospitals in the region have been receiving the wounded, and rescue teams are continuing to assess damage in remote areas.

The quake was felt strongly in Kabul and nearby provinces, forcing people to rush out of th

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