Earthquake of 6.3 Magnitude Strikes Northern Afghanistan, Killing At Least 5

A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan's Samangan province, killing at least five people and injuring 143 others. The quake hit before dawn at a depth of 23 kilometres, with its epicentre near the city of Khulm. According to Afghanistan's National Disaster Management Authority, most of the injured sustained minor wounds and have since been discharged. Tremors were also felt in the neighbouring countries of Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. Afghanistan is located in a seismically active region and frequently experiences destructive earthquakes.