SaralnamaCAMPUS NOTICE: A new 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Afghanistan on 25 Oct 2023. It hit the same area as Sunday's 6.0 quake that killed over 1,400 people. The new tremor was 10 km deep. It caused panic and stopped rescue work. Rocks fell from mountains, blocking roads. More people are hurt. Every home is damaged or destroyed in affected villages. Over 3,100 are injured and 5,400 houses ruined. Clean water is scarce. Disease may spread. Food and shelter are urgently needed. Aid groups ask for emergency funds. The quake affected over 12,000 people. Damaged roads and aftershocks make aid delivery hard. Many sleep outside, fearing more quakes. The area needs food, tents, and medical supplies. (Updated 3 Sep 2025, 01:19 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- CAMPUS NOTICE: A new 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Afghanistan on 25 Oct 2023
- It hit the same area as Sunday's 6.0 quake that killed over 1,400 people
- The new tremor was 10 km deep