A series of strong aftershocks from a deadly earthquake that hit eastern Afghanistan over the weekend has injured at least 10 more people and triggered fears of further deaths and destruction. More than 2,200 people were killed by the magnitude 6.0 earthquake that hit eastern Afghanistan just before midnight on Sunday, making it the deadliest quake to hit the country in decades.
Days after a powerful earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan, rescue teams struggled to reach survivors as Wednesday night approached. Dozens of commandos were airdropped at sites where helicopters could not land to help carry the injured to safety. A magnitude-6.0 earthquake hit the mountainous region bordering Pakistan around midnight on Sunday, collapsing mud-brick homes on families as they slept. According to the latest toll from Taliban authorities, the earthquake killed 1,469 people and injured more than 3,700.
One of Afghanistan's worst earthquakes struck the country's eastern provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar on Sunday with a magnitude of 6 at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles). More than 1,400 people have died, according to the Taliban. At least 3,124 others were injured, and more than 5,400 houses were destroyed. Women are notably absent from the majority of photos and videos from the earthquake zone released by news agencies and aid organizations.
A powerful earthquake in Afghanistan had killed at least 1,400 people and destroyed over 5,000 homes. The mountainous terrain makes rescue efforts difficult. As the death toll continues to climb, rescue workers are trying to reach survivors. The midnight earthquake was followed by several aftershocks. The UN has estimated that the earthquake might affect hundreds of thousands in total. DW fact checkers have debunked some of the most popular claims.
A magnitude 6 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan near the border with Pakistan just before midnight local time on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey. Several aftershocks followed. At least 800 people were killed and 2,500 were injured. The epicentre of the earthquake was at a depth of about 8km (5 miles), which seismologists consider shallow, making the ground shaking more intense and destructive, particularly for fragile homes and communities.
