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In 2022, a 5.9-magnitude quake that struck a remote area of Afghanistan’s southeast killed at least 1,300 people, according to the United Nations.
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2022 earthquake killed at least 1300 people in Afghanistan.
Confidence Score
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Claim Maker
United Nations
Context Type
News Article
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{
    "date": "2022",
    "event": "2022 Afghanistan earthquake",
    "deaths": "at least 1300",
    "source": "United Nations",
    "location": "southeastern Afghanistan",
    "magnitude": 5.9
}
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Casualties Historical Earthquake
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Created
September 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM (5 days ago)
Last Updated
September 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM (5 days ago)

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Earthquake in Afghanistan Leaves More Than 800 Dead
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A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, killing over 800 and injuring thousands. Rescue efforts are hampered by difficult terrain and the death toll is expected to rise.

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