A powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan near the Pakistan border late Sunday, causing widespread devastation and tragic loss of life. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake’s epicenter was near Jalalabad, with tremors felt across eastern Afghanistan and in Islamabad, Pakistan. The region, known for its seismic activity, has faced significant challenges in recent times, including flooding in Nangarhar province.
According to Global News, the earthquake resulted in the tragic deaths of two children due to a roof collapse, with several others sustaining injuries. The Times of India reported that the toll could potentially rise as the affected areas are assessed. Al Jazeera highlighted that at least 10 people were killed in Afghanistan’s Kunar province, with significant damage reported across the mountainous region.
Local officials in Afghanistan fear that hundreds may have lost their lives in the disaster, as reported by the South China Morning Post. The shallowness of the quake, just 8km deep, increases the likelihood of severe damage. The situation is dire, with NBC News confirming that at least 250 people have been killed and over 500 injured, according to Taliban officials.
The earthquake’s impact on the region is profound, with communities grappling with the aftermath of this natural disaster. The resilience and solidarity of the Afghan people will be crucial in the recovery efforts ahead.
In the wake of this tragedy, the global community must come together to support those affected by the earthquake in Afghanistan. Immediate humanitarian assistance and resources are essential to address the urgent needs of survivors and mitigate further harm.
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Reference:
– Global News: https://globalnews.ca/news/11358139/a-6-0-magnitude-earthquake-shakes-eastern-afghanistan-near-the-pakistan-border/
– Times of India: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/6-0-magnitude-earthquake-hits-afghanistan-two-children-killed-in-roof-collapse-tremors-felt-in-pakistan/articleshow/123622174.cms
– Al Jazeera: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/9/1/powerful-earthquake-rocks-afghanistans-kunar-at-least-10-killed?traffic_source=rss
– South China Morning Post: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3323857/many-casualties-feared-after-60-magnitude-quake-eastern-afghanistan?utm_source=rss_feed
– NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/world/asia/least-250-killed-6-magnitude-earthquake-afghanistan-rcna228346
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