Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Afghanistan Earthquake: Hundreds Dead Due To Poor Building Practices
A strong earthquake hit Afghanistan, killing many people.
The earthquake was powerful, but the buildings weren't strong enough.
Most people died because their homes fell on them.
The houses were made of materials like mud and stone, which aren't good at resisting earthquakes.
Another earthquake happened soon after, making the situation worse.
Experts say better building methods, like using stronger materials and designs, could save lives in the future.
Other countries have shown that it's possible to build safer homes, even without spending a lot of money.
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan near Jalalabad on Sunday.
The death toll from the initial earthquake has surpassed 1,400.
Over 3,000 people have been injured.
A second earthquake of 5.5 magnitude occurred on Tuesday.
Poor building practices exacerbated the impact of the earthquake.
- Who
- Residents of Afghanistan
- What
- Two earthquakes causing widespread destruction and casualties.
- When
- Sunday and Tuesday
- Where
- Eastern Afghanistan near Jalalabad
- Why
- Buildings were not built to withstand earthquakes.
- Magnitude
- 6.0 (Initial), 5.5 (Subsequent)
- Initial Death Toll
- Over 800
- Current Death Toll
- Over 1,400
- Injured
- Over 3,000
- Epicenter
- Mountainous region near Jalalabad
- Cause of Deaths
- Collapsing Buildings