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Magnitude 6,3 Earthquake Compounds Challenges in Afghanistan

On 2 November 2025, a significant seismic event of magnitude 6,3 struck the Hindu Kush region in northern Afghanistan (Al Jazeera; DW). The shallow depth of the earthquake resulted in severe repercussions, including confirmed casualties and substantial material damage across affected settlements (TRT World). This disaster immediately necessitated a large-scale emergency response effort and placed...