US EditionAnother Earthquake Rocks Afghanistan. What Makes the Country so Vulnerable to Temblors?
The quake near Mazar-e Sharif killed at least 20 and injured 150, marking the second major tremor in two months in a region prone to frequent seismic activity.
- On November 3, a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near the northern city of Mazar-e Sharif, killing at least 20 people and injuring hundreds in Afghanistan.
- The collision of the Eurasian and Indian plates causes folding and faulting of the crust, while active faults like the Chaman Fault and Main Pamir Thrust increase seismic risk in eastern and northeastern Afghanistan.
- The USGS reported the epicentre was 22 kilometres west-southwest of Khulm, Afghanistan, at a depth of 28 kilometres, while people in Mazar-e Sharif rushed into the streets fearing building collapses and the Blue Mosque sustained damage.
- Coming after a late-August quake that killed more than 2,200, poor construction and the Taliban's leadership since 2021 have hampered rescue efforts and slowed aid delivery.
- Analysts note the annual human and economic toll, with about 560 deaths per year, $80 million in damages, around 100 damaging earthquakes since 1900, and at least 355 above magnitude 5 since 1990.
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This event occurred two months after the most deadly earthquake in the country's recent history.
Crews Hunt For Survivors After Deadly Quake Strikes Afghanistan
Afghans dug through the debris of collapsed homes on November 3 in the wake of a 6.3 earthquake that struck the country's north, killing at least 20 people. Areas around the city of Mazar-e Sharif were badly damaged, including the city's historic Blue Mosque, with hundreds injured.
Another earthquake rocks Afghanistan. What makes the country so vulnerable to temblors?
Afghanistan quake: People in Afghanistan’s Mazar-e-Sharif woke up on Monday startled and scared when a 6.3-magnitude earthquake rocked the area. At least eight people have died so far, and another 150 are injured. This is the second temblor in two months to rattle the country. Scientists note that the country’s location — atop multiple fault lines — makes it vulnerable to this natural calamity
Powerful 6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern Afghanistan, Killing at Least 20
Less than two months after the last major quake, Afghanistan has been struck again by a powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake in the northern region, leaving at least 20 people dead and over 300 injured – Aljazeera report. People search through the debris of damaged buildings (Photo credit: Reuters) According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the epicenter was near Mazar-i-Sharif, about 28 kilometers below the surface. Rescue operations remain underway…
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