A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 struck eastern Afghanistan near the city of Jalalabad late Sunday night. The quake’s epicenter was located near Jalalabad, the capital of Nangarhar province, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. This tremor caused severe destruction across several towns in the region, including nearby Kunar province.
Authorities report that the earthquake has killed hundreds of people and injured thousands more. Reports indicate that at least 800 fatalities and over 2,800 injuries have resulted from the disaster. Helicopters and rescue teams are actively involved in search-and-rescue operations, retrieving survivors from the rubble and transporting the wounded to hospitals.
The earthquake was felt beyond Afghanistan’s borders, reaching neighboring countries like Pakistan and India. The affected regions are known to be vulnerable due to their location near the boundary of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
Rescue and relief efforts are ongoing amid concerns about further casualties due to aftershocks and challenging terrain. Local authorities and international agencies are coordinating to provide emergency aid to the affected population.
This earthquake is one of the deadliest in Afghanistan’s recent history and highlights the urgent need for enhanced disaster preparedness in the region.
Stay tuned to Questiqa World News for more latest updates.
About The Author
