US EditionMore than 1,400 Dead After 6.0 Quake Strikes Eastern Afghanistan
The 6.0 magnitude quake destroyed over 5,400 homes and injured more than 3,100 people, with rescue efforts hindered by aftershocks and challenging terrain, officials said.
- A magnitude-6 earthquake struck Afghanistan, resulting in over 800 fatalities and at least 2,800 injuries, according to authorities.
- Zabihullah Mujahid reported that 812 people have died, primarily in Kunar and Nangarhar provinces.
- Rescue operations evacuated 420 wounded and dead from the eastern provinces, though efforts face challenges due to rough terrains and bad weather.
- Humanitarian aid has decreased significantly to $767 million in 2023, down from $3.8 billion in 2022, impacting the response.
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