How many people were killed in the Afghanistan earthquake?
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At least 20 people are confirmed dead following the Afghanistan earthquake, with officials warning the toll may rise as rescue teams reach more remote areas. Over 500 people are reported injured. The earthquake struck near Mazar-e-Sharif with a magnitude of 6.3, causing significant destruction.
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Deadly earthquake rocks northern Afghanistan
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- A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Mazar-i-Sharif in northern Afghanistan. 11s
- At least 20 people have been killed and more than 500 injured, with numbers expected to rise. 16s
- Rescue operations are ongoing, especially in remote villages with collapsed mud-brick homes. 40s
- The historic Blue Mosque in Mazar-i-Sharif has been damaged, with debris from one of its minarets. 2m 44s
- Officials warn the toll could increase as teams reach more remote areas, and earthquakes are common in the region due to tectonic activity. 3m 54s
