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800 dead as 6-quake destroys villages in Afghanistan; nearly 3,000 hurt

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 2 September 2025 ()
A devastating 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, resulting in over 800 fatalities and thousands of injuries across Kunar and Nangarhar provinces. The shallow quake flattened villages and triggered landslides, hindering rescue efforts. With resources stretched thin due to an existing humanitarian crisis, Afghanistan urgently needs international aid to cope with this latest disaster.
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