Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Afghanistan Earthquake: UN Reports Massive Debris
Imagine a big shake in Afghanistan!
The UN looked at pictures from space and found a huge mess - over 649,000 tons of broken stuff.
Sadly, about 2,200 people passed away.
The quake also made around 23,000 to 31,000 people leave their homes.
Many homes, schools, and clinics are damaged, and power lines are at risk.
Now, the UN is racing to clear the debris, fix the roads, and help people get back to normal.
An earthquake in Afghanistan left over 649,000 tonnes of debris.
The quake killed nearly 2,200 people.
Between 23,000 and 31,000 people were displaced.
Nearly 246,000 buildings are located in high-impact zones.
The UN is using satellite data to assist in the recovery efforts.
- Who
- The UN
- What
- Reports on the aftermath of an earthquake
- When
- Last month (August)
- Where
- Afghanistan (provinces of Kunar, Nangarhar, and Laghman)
- Why
- To assess damage and prioritize aid.
- Debris
- 649,000 tonnes
- Fatalities
- Nearly 2,200
- Displaced People
- 23,000 to 31,000
- Buildings in high-impact zones
- Nearly 246,000
- Electric grid lines at risk
- 462 km