Why Afghanistan is one of the most earthquake-prone countries worldwide | DW News

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Why Afghanistan is one of the most earthquake-prone countries worldwide | DW News

A powerful earthquake has struck northern Afghanistan, killing at least 20 people and injuring hundreds more. The earthquake — with a magnitude of 6.3 — is the latest in a string of quakes that have shaken the country in recent months. This year’s earthquakes are compounding the humanitarian crisis in aid-strapped Afghanistan.

Chapter Breakdown
0:00 The death toll rises from powerful quake in northern Afghanistan
2.09 DW’s Beenish Javed explains why Afghanistan is particularly vulnerable to earthquakes

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Date: November 4, 2025