阿富汗北部发生6.3级地震已致约200人死伤

Core Points - A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan on November 3, resulting in approximately 200 casualties [1] - The earthquake's epicenter was located 22 kilometers southwest of the city of Khulm in Balkh province, with a depth of 28 kilometers [1] - Reports indicate that the provinces of Balkh and Samangan were the most severely affected, with ongoing rescue operations [1] Summary by Category Casualties and Damage - Initial reports from local health officials indicate at least 1 death and over 100 injuries in the capital of Samangan province, Aybak [1] - Additional reports confirm 1 death and 15 injuries in the Hazrat Sultan area of Samangan province, and 6 deaths with over 70 injuries in the Khulm area of Balkh province [1] - The Afghan Ministry of Public Health reported over 20 deaths and approximately 320 injuries as a result of the earthquake [1] Response and Rescue Operations - The Afghan Ministry of Defense stated that rescue teams have arrived in the affected areas to conduct search and rescue operations [1] - There is an expectation that the casualty numbers may rise as rescue efforts continue [1] Geological Context - Afghanistan is located at the intersection of the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates, making it prone to frequent seismic activity [1] - A previous earthquake in eastern Afghanistan in August caused over 2,200 fatalities [1]