A powerful earthquake has rattled northern Afghanistan, killing more than a dozen people, injuring hundreds and damaging one the country’s most beautiful mosques.

A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Mazar-e Sharif in Afghanistan early Monday. The U.S. Geological Survey issued a high alert, indicating significant casualties and widespread damage are likely.

A powerful earthquake struck near Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan, killing at least 20 and injuring hundreds. The Blue Mosque suffered significant damage. Rescue efforts are underway, supported by international aid.

KABUL, Afghanistan — A powerful, magnitude 6.3 earthquake shook northern Afghanistan before dawn on Monday, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 640 others, a disaster management official said.

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit northern Afghanistan near Mazar-e-Sharif on Monday. At least 10 people died and 260 were injured as rescue teams worked in Balkh and Samangan provinces.

The UAE has shown solidarity with Afghanistan following a deadly earthquake in Mazar-e Sharif, expressing condolences and hope for quick recovery to victims and their families.