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

Afghanistan earthquake: 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. The holy shrine of Mazar-e-Sharif sustained damage. Rescue efforts are underway for those trapped. Afghanistan's location makes it prone to such seismic events.