A strong earthquake struck northern Afghanistan late Sunday at a magnitude of 6.3, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

The quake hit about 13 miles west-southwest of Khulm, which is about 230 miles northwest of the capital city of Kabul.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The USGS labeled the event as orange, meaning casualties were expected due to the strength of the quake.

Newsweek reached out to the Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority by email Sunday.

Why It Matters

Earthquakes at strengths above 6.0 magnitude are considered major and often cause damage, injuries and even deaths.

The depth of the earthquake was around 17 miles, meaning it may have been felt more by people on the surface and may have caused more damage.

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