01.09.2025 15:45
In the earthquake measuring 6 in magnitude that occurred in Afghanistan, more than 800 people lost their lives, and at least 2,500 others were injured. The Red Cross reported that the earthquake displaced many families and that these people are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. The closure of roads due to landslides has made rescue operations impossible, while condolences have been received in succession from Turkey and China.
In the Kunar province in eastern Afghanistan, it has been reported that more than 800 people have died and over 2,500 have been injured in a 6 magnitude earthquake.
Afghanistan's interim government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid stated in a message on the social media account of the US-based X company, "Unfortunately, today's earthquake has caused loss of life and property in the eastern provinces."
"ALL RESOURCES WILL BE USED TO SAVE LIVES" Mujahid reported that local authorities and residents are participating in the rescue efforts, and teams from the central government and surrounding provinces are also on their way to the region. Mujahid emphasized, "All available resources will be used to save lives."
RESCUE OPERATIONS CANNOT BE CARRIED OUT Zabihullah Mujahid later announced in a press conference that the death toll from the 6 magnitude earthquake that occurred last night has exceeded 800, and the number of injured has surpassed 2,500. An official from the Afghan Ministry of Information stated that the earthquake, which occurred at night, most affected the Kunar province, and roads have been closed due to landslides, indicating that rescue operations can only be conducted by helicopters.
ONE OF THE MOST SEVERE EARTHQUAKES TO STRIKE THE COUNTRY Local authorities reported that this is one of the most severe earthquakes to strike the country. Meanwhile, at least two aftershocks have been recorded in the region, one of which was 5.2 in magnitude. The US Geological Survey (USGS) announced that a 6 magnitude earthquake occurred 27 kilometers northeast of Jalalabad, near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, at a depth of 8 kilometers.
CRITICAL CALL FROM THE RED CROSS The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) reported that the earthquake in Afghanistan, which caused numerous casualties, has displaced many families, and these people are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. The IFRC issued a written statement regarding the earthquake in Afghanistan. The statement noted that the Afghan government is responding to the devastating earthquake in the southeastern provinces of the country, stating that the strong 6 magnitude earthquake has caused widespread destruction in the Kunar, Nangarhar, and Laghman provinces. The statement included, "Many families are displaced and in urgent need of humanitarian assistance."
It was reported that the Afghan Red Crescent has dispatched emergency teams to assess the situation and provide urgent assistance to those affected. The statement noted that ambulances are transporting the injured to overcrowded health facilities, including Nangarhar Hospital, which has reached full capacity. The statement emphasized, "Search and rescue support, emergency health services, food and clean water, and restoring access to roads are the urgent needs."
CONDOLENCE MESSAGE FROM TURKEY The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed great sorrow over the loss of many lives in the earthquake that occurred in Afghanistan. A written statement was made by the ministry regarding the earthquake in Afghanistan. The statement included, "We are deeply saddened by the loss of many lives in the earthquake that occurred near Jalalabad, Afghanistan last night," and offered condolences to the families of the deceased.
A CONDOLENCE MESSAGE FROM CHINA Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed condolences for those who lost their lives in the earthquake that occurred near Jalalabad in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan. In a speech at the expanded meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit held in Tianjin, China, Xi extended his condolences for the victims of the earthquake.
President Xi stated, "I hope the Afghan government and people overcome the difficulties and rebuild their homes as soon as possible." The US Geological Survey (USGS) had announced that a 6 magnitude earthquake occurred last night 27 kilometers northeast of Jalalabad, Afghanistan, at a depth of 8 kilometers.