WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - A 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck northern Afghanistan in the early hours of Monday, killing more than 20 people and injuring hundreds of others.
The quake struck near Mazar-e-Sharif, one of the most populated cities in the country, after midnight, according to the United States Geological Survey.
USGS added that 'significant casualties' are likely.
Many buildings in Mazar-e Sharif, which has a population of more than 500,000, have collapsed.
The religious complex at the Blue Mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif, which is one Afghanistan's most beautiful mosques, has reportedly been damaged.
Reports quoting officials say the death toll is feared to increase as rescue efforts continue.
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