Eastern and northeastern Afghanistan, especially regions along its borders with Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Pakistan, are particularly prone to earthquakes.

Local officials have already reported several deaths, warning the toll could climb as search and rescue operations continue.

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near the northern Afghan city of Mazar-e Sharif early on Monday, killing at least seven ...

An earthquake measuring 6.3 magnitude struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.