Afghanistan earthquake 2025 struck late Sunday night, leaving a trail of devastation across Kunar and Nangarhar provinces near the Pakistan border. The 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit at 12:17 AM local time, catching thousands of people asleep inside their mud-brick homes. The result: widespread destruction, massive casualties, and urgent appeals for international aid.
Rising Death Toll and Injuries
- Confirmed dead: at least 622 people
- Injured: more than 1,500
- Epicenter: near Kuz Kunar, eastern Afghanistan
- Tremors felt in: Kabul, Islamabad, Srinagar, and parts of Central Asia
Villages in Afghanistan earthquake 2025 were completely flattened. Entire families were buried under debris as homes collapsed in seconds. The disaster has raised fears that the toll could rise further as rescue teams gain access to remote mountainous areas.
Rescue Operations Struggle Against Terrain and Aftershocks
Taliban emergency teams, local volunteers, and international organizations are racing to save lives. However, rescue operations are facing serious challenges:
- Continuous aftershocks increasing risk of further collapses
- Mountainous terrain cutting off remote villages
- Lack of heavy machinery and medical equipment delaying aid
Authorities are urging global assistance for Afghanistan earthquake 2025 relief efforts. Helicopters are delivering food and tents to affected families, but many remain without shelter.
Humanitarian Crisis Worsens After Recent Floods
This earthquake comes only weeks after deadly flash floods in eastern Afghanistan, which left thousands homeless. With hospitals damaged or overwhelmed, doctors are treating injured survivors in makeshift open-air clinics.
International Aid and Global Call for Help
The United Nations, International Red Cross, and other humanitarian agencies have pledged support, but on-ground relief remains limited. Experts warn that Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis may escalate if global assistance does not arrive quickly.
“The Afghanistan earthquake 2025 is one of the most destructive disasters in years. Immediate international aid is critical to prevent further loss of life,” said a UN disaster response official.
How You Can Help Afghanistan Earthquake 2025 Survivors
- Donate to UN Relief Fund
- Share verified news to raise awareness
- Provide essentials like food, water, and warm clothing via trusted organizations
- For related coverage, see South Asia Floods Report
