A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 struck the eastern provinces of Afghanistan. This was reported by Upl.uz.
As a result of this natural disaster, many people died and significant material damage occurred. According to preliminary information from local authorities, at least 250 people have died, and approximately 500 citizens have sustained injuries of varying degrees.
The earthquake's epicenter was located only 8 kilometers deep beneath the surface, approximately 200 kilometers from Kabul and 400 kilometers from Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. The shallow depth of the epicenter intensified the destructive impact of the earthquake.
Following the main tremor, three aftershocks with magnitudes ranging from 4.5 to 5.2 were recorded. This caused additional panic among the population and increased the risk of collapse of already damaged buildings.
Local authorities emphasize that the death toll is not yet final. Rescue and search operations are ongoing, but the process faces difficulties due to the complex terrain and lack of communication.
Rescue teams are trying to reach the remote mountainous areas, but in some locations communication has been completely cut off. In the six eastern provinces most affected by the earthquake, houses are mainly made of mud, making them highly vulnerable to seismic activity.
According to eyewitnesses, the earthquake was felt over a wide area and caught people by surprise. The authorities are mobilizing all available resources to provide assistance to the victims and evacuate the injured.
However, due to the mountainous terrain and destroyed infrastructure, delivering humanitarian aid and medical services is proving to be very difficult. As information about clearing debris and isolated residents becomes available, the number of dead and injured may increase.
The Hindu Kush mountain range is a region frequently affected by earthquakes and is geologically a young and evolving system. This area is one of the most seismically active zones in the world due to the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
