Death, destruction hit Afghanistan again after 6.3 magnitude earthquake | In pics

Published on Nov 03, 2025 02:32 pm IST

A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan. This quake brought death and destruction to Kabul again as it reeled from the damage of the August jolt.

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Rescuers seen working after a magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Afghanistan on Monday. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Nov 03, 2025 02:32 pm IST

Rescuers seen working after a magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Afghanistan on Monday. (REUTERS)

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As per the latest update from the Taliban health ministry, at least 20 people have been killed due to the strong tremors and over 300 are injured. In this photo, a man is carried out of a vehicle by rescue workers. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Nov 03, 2025 02:32 pm IST

As per the latest update from the Taliban health ministry, at least 20 people have been killed due to the strong tremors and over 300 are injured. In this photo, a man is carried out of a vehicle by rescue workers. (REUTERS)

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A Afghan Red Crescent rescue worker seen sifting through the destruction and rubble after a 6.3 earthquake struck Afghanistan's Balkh province on Monday(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A Afghan Red Crescent rescue worker seen sifting through the destruction and rubble after a 6.3 earthquake struck Afghanistan's Balkh province on Monday(REUTERS)

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Amid the destruction caused by the earthquake, the Blue Mosque of Mazar-i-Sharif, a 15th-century landmark famed for its vibrant tiles, was also reportedly damaged. The image given here is a file image of the site. An official handout regarding the damage caused to the mosque has not been provided by the Taliban government yet.  (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Nov 03, 2025 02:32 pm IST

Amid the destruction caused by the earthquake, the Blue Mosque of Mazar-i-Sharif, a 15th-century landmark famed for its vibrant tiles, was also reportedly damaged. The image given here is a file image of the site. An official handout regarding the damage caused to the mosque has not been provided by the Taliban government yet.  (AFP)

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An Afghan injured woman receives treatment at a hospital in the aftermath of an earthquake, that struck overnight in Mazar-i-Sharif. As rescue work continues, the death toll due to the earthquake is expected to rise.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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An Afghan injured woman receives treatment at a hospital in the aftermath of an earthquake, that struck overnight in Mazar-i-Sharif. As rescue work continues, the death toll due to the earthquake is expected to rise.(AFP)

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A burqa-clad woman sits beside an earthquake victim receiving treatment at a hospital in Mazar-i-Sharif. Monday morning's earthquake has left at least 320 people injured.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A burqa-clad woman sits beside an earthquake victim receiving treatment at a hospital in Mazar-i-Sharif. Monday morning's earthquake has left at least 320 people injured.(AFP)

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Afghan medical personnel treat wounded men at a hospital in the aftermath of an earthquake, that struck overnight in Mazar-i-Sharif. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Nov 03, 2025 02:32 pm IST

Afghan medical personnel treat wounded men at a hospital in the aftermath of an earthquake, that struck overnight in Mazar-i-Sharif. (AFP)

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Injured residents of a 6.3 powerful earthquake in northern Afghanistan wait for treatment at a hospital in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan, As rescue work continues in the Balkh and neighbouring provinces, the Taliban govt is bracing for more casualties. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Nov 03, 2025 02:32 pm IST

Injured residents of a 6.3 powerful earthquake in northern Afghanistan wait for treatment at a hospital in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan, As rescue work continues in the Balkh and neighbouring provinces, the Taliban govt is bracing for more casualties. (AP)

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