A powerful earthquake measuring 6.3 in magnitude struck northern Afghanistan near the city of Mazar-i-Sharif in the early morning hours. The tremor occurred at a depth of 28 kilometers, according to the United States Geological Survey. While there have been no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage, concerns remain due to Afghanistan's challenging communication networks and infrastructure, which often delay disaster response and damage assessments. The country is still recovering from a previous deadly earthquake and faces ongoing humanitarian challenges.