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A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, killing hundreds and injuring thousands. Rescue efforts are hampered by terrain and ongoing political instability. The death toll is expected to rise.
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What to Know About the Earthquake in Afghanistan By Amelia NierenbergSafiullah PadshahElian Peltier and Mike Ives Sept. 1, 2025Updated 7:13 a.m. ET A 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan overnight, killing hundreds of people and injuring more than 2,500 others, the authorities said on Monday. Rescue workers were scrambling to reach communities in isolated, mountainous areas hit by the quake, which sent strong aftershocks into Kabul, the capital. The death toll is expected to rise significantly. Hereβs what you need to know: Where are the hardest-hit areas? How many people are affected? What challenges complicate the response? Have other countries offered assistance? How does the quake compare to others in the region? Where are the hardest-hit areas? The epicenter was near Jalalabad, an eastern city of about 200,000 people that is less than 100 miles from Kabul, the capital, and close to the Pakistan border. The quake was shallow, just five miles from the earthβ...
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