Afghanistan Earthquake Kills Over 500, Villages Wiped Out🌊🌍

Afghanistan Earthquake: Over 500 Reported Dead, Villages Razed🌍

A powerful earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on Monday, killing around 500 people and injuring more than 1,000, according to the state-run broadcaster Radio Television Afghanistan (RTA). Officials warned the death toll may rise as Taliban-led health authorities struggle to reach remote areas. 🚨

Villages Flattened in Kunar Province🏚️

In Kunar province, three villages—Nurgal, Chawkay, and Watapur— were completely razed, the Bakhtar news agency reported. Rescue teams rushed to the affected districts near the Pakistan border, where mud and stone houses collapsed under the quake’s impact.

Earthquake Details from US Geological Survey📊

The US Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed the quake measured magnitude 6.0 and struck just after midnight, about 27 km northeast of Jalalabad in Nangarhar province, at a shallow depth of 8–10 km. Tremors were felt for several seconds in Kabul and even as far as Islamabad, Pakistan—nearly 370 km from the epicenter. 🌐

Aftershocks Worsen the Situation⚠️

Shallow quakes typically cause greater damage, and this one was followed by 3–4 aftershocks within 30 minutes, each measuring between magnitude 4 and 5. Survivors reported intense shaking and widespread fear across the region.

Lack of International Aid🤝

Despite the devastation, a spokesperson for Afghanistan’s foreign office told Reuters that no foreign governments had yet offered rescue or relief assistance. Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said on social media that rescue efforts were underway in the hardest-hit provinces.

Multiple Disasters in One Province🌊

The disaster adds to Afghanistan’s struggles, as Nangarhar province was already hit by flash floods over the weekend that killed five people and destroyed farmland and property. Communities are now battling both natural calamities within days. 💔

A Seismically Active Region🌋

Afghanistan lies in a highly seismic region near the collision zone of the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates. Earthquakes are common, especially in the Hindu Kush mountain range, making the region vulnerable to frequent and deadly tremors.

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