Earthquake Information

Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Hits Afghanistan

Strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake rocks Afghanistan: What to know

A strong earthquake struck northern Afghanistan late Sunday at a magnitude of 6.3, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported. The quake hit about 13 miles west-southwest of Khulm, which is about 230 miles northwest of the capital city of Kabul.

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Map: 6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan

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Afghanistan hit by powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake, prompting fears of mass deaths

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At Least 10 Dead and Hundreds Injured After Strong Quake Hits Afghanistan

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan early Monday near the city of Mazar-i-Sharif, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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At least 20 dead and 150 injured after magnitude 6.3 earthquake in north Afghanistan

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Powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake shakes northern Afghanistan, killing at least 5 people

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At least 20 dead and 320 injured as huge 6.3 magnitude earthquake rips through Afghanistan as buildings collapse

Sharafat Zaman, a spokesperson for the Taliban Health Ministry, said the quake killed at least 20 people.

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Seven dead after powerful earthquake strikes Afghanistan

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Casualties feared after magnitude-6.3 earthquake hits Afghanistan

USA Today

Was that just an earthquake? Here's how to confirm what really shook you up

SAN FRANCISCO – Was that an earthquake you just felt or merely a big truck rumbling by? You don't have to wonder – the U.S. Geological Survey is on the case and can almost immediately tell you whether there's been an earthquake nearby. You can also be ...

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Why earthquakes sometimes still occur in tectonically silent regions

Earthquakes in the American state of Utah, the Soultz-sous-Forêts region of France or in the Dutch province of Groningen should not be able to occur even if the subsurface has been exploited for decades.

Maryland Matters

Howard County rattled by 2.5-magnitude earthquake Monday evening

The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed that Howard County was hit by a 2.5-magnitude earthquake Monday evening, that does not appear to have done any significant damage but was felt as far away as Waldorf,

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Afghanistan earthquake: Magnitude 6.3 earthquake shakes Afghanistan's Mazar-e Sharif city, several casualties feared

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.

Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Strikes East Coast of Russia's Kamchatka, GFZ Says

An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck the east coast of Russia's Kamchatka region on Monday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said.The quake was at a depth of 28 km (17.4 miles), GFZ said.