Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Afghanistan Earthquake: Aftershocks Worsen Conditions, Aid Plea
A big earthquake hit Afghanistan, and now there are more shakes, called aftershocks.
These aftershocks have made things worse in an area already dealing with problems like poverty.
Many people died or were hurt in the first earthquake, and now people are scared to go back inside their houses.
Help is slow to arrive because roads are blocked, and there's not enough money or supplies to help everyone.
International organizations are asking for money to help people who lost their homes.
Aftershocks struck eastern Afghanistan, following a deadly earthquake.
The initial quake caused approximately 2,200 deaths and 3,640 injuries.
Aid agencies are warning of a critical need for funds and supplies.
Landslides and road damage are hampering relief efforts.
The UN is preparing an emergency appeal for funds.
- Who
- Afghan residents, aid agencies, Taliban government
- What
- Aftershocks following a major earthquake, exacerbating existing crisis
- When
- Aftershocks on Thursday night and Friday morning, following the initial quake on Sunday
- Where
- Eastern Afghanistan (Nangarhar and Kunar provinces), near the Hindu Kush mountain range
- Why
- Result of seismic activity following the initial earthquake; compounding existing problems.
- Location
- Eastern Afghanistan (Nangarhar, Kunar)
- Initial Earthquake Magnitude
- 6.0
- Aftershock Magnitude
- 5.4
- Initial Deaths
- Approximately 2,200
- Initial Injuries
- Approximately 3,640
- Aid Appeal
- Critical need for funds and supplies
- Homes Destroyed
- Over 6,700
Sources
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