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Afghanistan earthquake: Death toll crosses 1,400; over 5,000 homes destroyed

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 2 September 2025 ()
A devastating 6.0 magnitude earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has claimed over 1,400 lives and injured more than 3,100, according to a Taliban government spokesman. The quake, which struck late Sunday, destroyed thousands of homes in Kunar province. Rescue efforts are hampered by difficult terrain.
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