6.3 magnitude quake hits Af, 20 killed, scores hurt

A powerful, 6.3 magnitude earthquake shook northern Afghanistan before dawn on Monday, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 500 others, a health official said, adding that the numbers could increase.

- AP

The US Geological Survey said the quake's epicentre was located 22 kilometres (14 miles) west-southwest of the town of Khulm, and that it struck at 12:59 am at a depth of 28 kilometres (17 miles).