Powerful 6.3 Quake Hits Afghanistan – Historic Mosque Damaged - video Dailymotion

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A devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan, in the early hours of Monday. With at least 20 lives lost and over 320 injured, the quake has left destruction in its wake. The historic Blue Mosque suffered damage, and rescue teams are racing against time to save those trapped under debris. The United Nations and emergency responders are on the ground delivering critical aid. Watch the full story of this tragic event unfolding in one of the world’s most quake-prone regions. WooGlobe Ref : WGA444296 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00In the dead of night, the ground shook violently, and within seconds, chaos erupted in northern Afghanistan.

00:06A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck just outside Mazar-e-Sharif, a city of over half a million people.

00:14The quake hit at a depth of 28 kilometers, making it shallow enough to cause widespread devastation.

00:20At least 20 people have been killed and more than 320 injured.

00:24Officials fear the numbers could rise as rescuers search through rubble.

00:28Heartbreaking images on social media show rescue workers pulling bodies from debris and locals rushing to help.

00:34The historic Blue Mosque, a cherished symbol of Mazar-e-Sharif, was also damaged.

00:40This disaster hits just weeks after another deadly quake in eastern Afghanistan.

00:44The United Nations says emergency teams are now on the ground delivering urgent aid.

00:49Afghanistan is no stranger to earthquakes.

00:51Its location at the collision point of major tectonic plates makes it one of the world's most quake-prone nations.

00:58As aftershocks continue, thousands wait for help.

01:02And once again, a nation already torn by years of conflict is left picking up the pieces.

Powerful 6.3 Quake Hits Afghanistan – Historic Mosque Damaged

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