Earthquake caused severe devastation, buildings turned into debris, more than 800 people died

More than 800 people died due to an earthquake in Afghanistan on Sunday (31 August). According to the AFP report, hundreds of people have also been injured. The magnitude of the earthquake in Kunar province was measured at 6.0 on the Richter scale. The number of people who died in the morning on Monday (1 September) in the morning was 250, but by the afternoon it increased to 800. India Foreign Minister S.K. Jaishankar has expressed concern about this.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed deep condolences to the earthquake victims through a post on social media platform X. Also prayed for the injured to recover soon. He assured that India will provide all possible help to Afghanistan in this difficult time.

The devastating earthquake in kunar province of Afghanistan is a matter of Deep Concern. Express our support and solidarity to the Afghan people as they respond to it.

India will extend assistance in this hour of need. Our condolences to the form of the victims. And our…

– Dr. S. jaishankar (@drsjaishankar) September 1, 2025

Why more earthquakes occur in Afghanistan

According to the US Geological Survey, a 6.0 magnitude earthquake occurred in the eastern part of Afghanistan at 11:47 pm local time on 31 August. The epicenter of the earthquake was 27 km away and at a depth of eight kilometers. Afghanistan is quite sensitive to the earthquake, as it is located above many fault lines. Indian and Eurasian plates are available here. The mountainous area of ​​eastern Afghanistan is also sensitive to landslides, which makes it difficult to do rescue work in emergency.

Earthquake in Afghanistan has caused havoc even before

The Taliban government has deployed teams for rescue operations. The injured have been admitted to the nearest hospital. Hundreds of houses turned into debris due to the earthquake. Last year, more than 1,000 people died in earthquakes in the western part.

Earlier, on 7 October 2023, there was a 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan. The Taliban government had speculated that at least 4,000 people were killed in this natural disaster. This was the most deadly natural disaster in recent times.

More than 7,000 people died in Afghanistan due to earthquake in the last decade

According to a UN report, more than 7,000 people have died due to earthquake in Afghanistan in the last decade. Earthquake causes an average of 560 deaths every year.

Input – IANS