A look at Afghanistan’s latest quake, and the devastation it caused
Summary
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Afghanistan near Jalalabad, killing over 800 people and injuring thousands, with extensive damage in Nangarhar and Kunar provinces.
Key Points
- A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Jalalabad in eastern Afghanistan late Sunday night.
- Over 800 people were killed and 2,800 injured, with significant destruction in Nangarhar and Kunar provinces.
- The Afghan Taliban government has mobilised security, health, transport, and food teams for rescue and relief efforts.
- Afghanistan is prone to earthquakes due to its location at the intersection of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
