Saralnama800 people died when a 6.0 magnitude earthquake hit Afghanistan on 8 Oct 2023. The quake struck Kunar and Nangarhar provinces at midnight. It destroyed mud and stone homes in steep valleys. Rescuers worked through the night to find survivors. Bad weather and rough terrain made rescue efforts hard. The Taliban asked for international help. Britain gave ₹10 crore in aid through UN agencies. India sent tents and food. China offered help too. The quake injured thousands and left many homeless. It's the third major quake since the Taliban took power in 2021. Foreign aid to Afghanistan has dropped sharply since then. (Updated 2 Sep 2025, 06:37 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 800 people died when a 6.0 magnitude earthquake hit Afghanistan on 8 Oct 2023
- The quake struck Kunar and Nangarhar provinces at midnight
- It destroyed mud and stone homes in steep valleys