Massive quake hits Afghanistan, leaving 7 dead and over 150 injured

Kabul (The Uttam Hindu): Strong earthquake tremors were felt in northern Afghanistan at around 3 am today, causing several buildings to collapse. 7 people died in this disaster, while more than 150 people are reported to be injured. The intensity of the earthquake was measured at 6.3 on the Richter scale. The epicenter of the earthquake was located in the city of Mazar-e-Sharif, about 28 kilometers below the ground. More than 5 lakh 23 thousand people live in this area, who had to bear the direct impact of the earthquake tremors.

Earthquake shakes Afghanistan, 7 killed, 150 injured; severe damage in many areas: The effect of the earthquake was also seen on the famous Blue Mosque of Mazar-e-Sharif, which is one of the major religious places here. A large part of the mosque has been damaged due to the earthquake. Sameem Joyanda, spokesperson of the Health Department of Mazar-e-Sharif, said that 150 people injured in the earthquake are being treated in the hospital. So far, the death of 7 people has been confirmed in this natural disaster.

According to Afghanistan's National Disaster Management Agency, a full assessment of the earthquake's damage is still underway. The agency stated that it will take some time to determine the actual damage. It's worth noting that this isn't the first time Afghanistan has been rocked by an earthquake. In August, a powerful earthquake wreaked havoc in the country, claiming thousands of lives