Afghanistan Earthquake has once again shaken the nation—this time with a terrifying force that has left more than 250 people dead and countless others injured.
Just after midnight, a powerful 6.0-magnitude tremor struck the remote and mountainous Kunar province in northeastern Afghanistan, catching entire villages off guard as families slept. Homes made of mud and stone crumbled within seconds, trapping people under debris as cries for help echoed through the dark.
Rescue teams rushed into action, though their path was anything but easy. The rugged terrain of the region—already known for its isolation and history of natural disasters—slowed down efforts to reach those still buried beneath the rubble. Even now, as emergency crews dig through the wreckage, the full scale of the disaster remains uncertain.
According to Afghanistan’s Health Ministry, at least one village reported over 30 deaths. But officials fear this number will rise, especially in areas cut off by damaged roads and landslides. “The number of casualties and injuries is high,” said ministry spokesperson Sharafat Zaman, “but due to the difficult terrain, our teams are still on the ground.”
Hospitals in the region are overwhelmed, as hundreds of the injured are being brought in for urgent care. Najibullah Hanif, provincial information chief, confirmed that ongoing updates from remote districts are painting an increasingly grim picture.
This Afghanistan Earthquake struck at a depth of 10 kilometers—deep enough to spread its shockwaves far and wide, yet shallow enough to cause maximum destruction near the epicenter. Buildings near the Pakistan border, especially in areas adjacent to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, were among the hardest hit.
For Afghanistan, earthquakes are an all-too-familiar nightmare. Sitting atop the dangerous collision zone of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, the country frequently experiences deadly tremors. Just last year, a series of quakes in the western region killed more than 1,000 people, underscoring the vulnerability of one of the world’s poorest nations.
Despite the devastation, the spirit of the Afghan people remains unbroken. From local villagers to international aid groups, efforts are underway to deliver relief, provide shelter, and reunite families torn apart by this disaster.
As the sun rises over the shattered landscapes of Kunar, one thing is clear: the road to recovery will be long—but not impossible.
Searches for Afghanistan Earthquake are already flooding the web, as people across the globe seek updates, offer support, and hope for miracles from beneath the rubble.
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