Afghanistan earthquake

November 4, 2025 3:32 PM

Afghans begin clean-up after powerful earthquake that killed 20

Residents of northern Afghanistan began a clean-up operation on Tuesday after a powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake left at least 20 dead and almost 1,000 injured. The quake struck near the northern Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif early on Monday, killing at least 20 people and damaging the city's historic Blue Mosque, authorities said. Some 945 people have been injured, according to the latest figures from United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Afghanistan. Hundred...

September 13, 2025 8:54 PM

UAE Aid Ship Departs for Afghanistan Following Devastating Earthquake

A UAE aid vessel carrying 2,500 tonnes of humanitarian supplies has set sail to deliver critical assistance to Afghanistan following devastating earthquakes that struck eastern Afghanistan at the end of August, killing more than 2,200 people and pushing nearly half a million into crisis. The ship departed Abu Dhabi, under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The cargo includes essential food supplies, shelter materials, and medical equipment that will be transported o...

September 5, 2025 11:16 AM

Two powerful aftershocks rattle eastern Afghanistan, fears of more deaths and destruction

Two powerful aftershocks shook eastern Afghanistan in a span of 12 hours, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said, triggering fears of more deaths and destruction on Friday in a region where about 2,200 people died in quakes in four days. Survivors in the earthquake-prone region are scrambling for basic amenities as the United Nations and other agencies warn of a critical need for funds, food, medical supplies and shelter, with the World Health Organization seeking funds of $4 mil...

September 4, 2025 12:50 PM

Earthquake of 4.8 magnitude shakes Afghanistan again

Another earthquake of magnitude 4.8 struck Afghanistan on Thursday, a statement by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. This is the third earthquake in the region in the last five days. According to the statement, the recent earthquake struck at a depth of 135 km. In a post on X, the NCS said, “This earthquake’s magnitude was 4.8 on the scale, and it occurred at a depth of 135 km.” People aware of the matter categorise shallow earthquakes as more dangerous than deep earthqua...

September 4, 2025 12:45 PM

Afghanistan earthquake death toll rises, survivors face aid crunch

Rescue workers battled to pull bodies from the rubble of homes razed in Afghanistan's earthquakes this week, as time runs out for survivors, who face a bleak future with global aid agencies warning of dwindling funds for food, shelter and medicines. Search operations ran late into Wednesday in the quake-hit mountainous eastern areas as more bodies were dug out, the Taliban administration said, adding that the death toll had crossed 1,457 but exact numbers had yet to be compiled. "Everything we...

September 3, 2025 4:13 PM

Afghanistan airdrops commandos to rescue earthquake survivors

Afghanistan airdropped commandos on Wednesday to pull survivors from the rubble of homes in mountainous eastern areas ravaged by earthquakes this week that have killed 1,400, as it ramped up efforts to deliver food, shelter and medical supplies. The first earthquake of magnitude 6, one of Afghanistan's deadliest in recent years, unleashed widespread damage and destruction when it struck the provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar around midnight on Sunday at a shallow depth of 10 km (6 miles). A seco...

September 3, 2025 11:33 AM

New quake shakes devastated Afghan region, rescue teams face challenges

An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 shook southeastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, sparking fears of further damage and destruction almost two days after a large quake in the same region killed more than 1,400 people and injured thousands more. Tuesday's quake occurred at a relatively shallow depth of 10 km (6 miles), the same level as the one that struck at midnight on Sunday with a magnitude of 6. That was one of Afghanistan's worst quakes in years, flattening houses in remote villages. The aftershoc...

September 2, 2025 11:04 PM

India airlifts 21 tonnes of earthquake aid to Kabul, says EAM Jaishankar

India’s earthquake assistance has reached Kabul by air, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced on Tuesday. In a post on X, Jaishankar stated, “Indian earthquake assistance reaches Kabul by air. 21 tonnes of relief materials including blankets, tents, hygiene kits, water storage tanks, generators, kitchen utensils, portable water purifiers, sleeping bags, essential medicines, wheelchairs, hand sanitizers, water purification tablets, ORS solutions and medical consumables were airli...

September 1, 2025 6:19 PM

Afghanistan earthquake: India sends aid, Jaishankar speaks with Muttaqi

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday spoke with Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, expressing condolences over the loss of lives in the earthquake that struck the war-ravaged country on Sunday night. Wishing a speedy recovery to those injured, Jaishankar assured full support from India and conveyed that New Delhi has begun sending food and relief material to Kabul. He confirmed that 1,000 family tents were delivered in Kabul on Monday following the 6.0-magnitu...