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DEADLY EARTHQUAKE DEVASTATES EASTERN AFGHANISTAN A powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late on August 31, 2025, causing widespread devastation across Kunar and Nangarhar provinces. The tremor, which hit near Jalalabad at a shallow depth, left entire communities in ruins. According to Taliban authorities, at least 812 people have been confirmed dead, while more than 2,800 have been injured. The actual toll is feared to rise as rescuers battle landslides, collapsed homes, and blocked roads in mountainous areas. Many residents remain trapped beneath rubble, with emergency workers racing against time to save lives. The impact has been catastrophic. Entire villages were flattened, families displaced, and hospitals overwhelmed. Strong aftershocks, including tremors above magnitude 5, have compounded the destruction and hampered rescue operations. Survivors are struggling with limited access to food, shelter, and medical care. The Afghan Red Cr...