Saralnama800 people died when a 6.0 magnitude earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan on 8 Oct 2023. The quake struck just before midnight, shaking Kunar and Nangarhar provinces. Villagers fled their homes as walls trembled. In Andarlachak village, 79 people died. Rescue teams struggled to reach remote mountain areas. Blocked roads forced the use of helicopters. Matiullah Shahab, a local journalist, saw injured children being treated on the streets. He helped dig graves for the dead. Many survivors now sleep outdoors, needing tents. The quake was felt as far as Kabul and Islamabad. Aftershocks continued, with some areas still unreachable days later. (Updated 2 Sep 2025, 01:23 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 800 people died when a 6.0 magnitude earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan on 8 Oct 2023
- The quake struck just before midnight, shaking Kunar and Nangarhar provinces
- Villagers fled their homes as walls trembled