Afghanistan earthquake kills hundreds and destroys villages - all we know so far
Monday, 1 September 2025 () More than 600 people have been killed and at least 1,500 others injured after an earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan, according to Taliban state officials.
More than 600 killed after 6.0 magnitude quake rocks Afghanistan
Local officials warned the death toll was likely to rise after the quake struck the province on Kunar in eastern Afghanistan near the Pakistan border.
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A deadly 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan near Jalalabad, leaving hundreds feared dead and entire communities trapped under rubble. The quake hit shortly after midnight, followed by powerful aftershocks between 4.0 and 5.0 magnitudes that deepened the crisis. Rescue operations are underway but face severe challenges due to mountainous terrain and collapsed roads. Afghanistan’s location on the Indian–Eurasian fault line makes it one of the world’s most vulnerable regions to deadly quakes.
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A 6.0-magnitude earthquake that hit eastern Afghanistan killed 622 people, with more than 1 500 injured, the interior ministry spokesperson said. News24 Also reported by •Upworthy •NYTimes.com