Afghanistan Earthquake: Death Toll Exceeds 800

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Earthquake in Afghanistan: ​A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck eastern ‍Afghanistan on August 31, 2025.
Impact on Relief Efforts: Aid cuts implemented under President Trump are expected⁤ to hinder the‍ relief effort following the earthquake. ⁢ The situation is especially difficult for​ Afghans who “really don’t get a chance to⁢ just breathe” between disasters.
Jalalabad: The earthquake significantly impacted Jalalabad,a trade city ​near Pakistan.‌ Buildings are primarily low-rise concrete/brick, with ⁣many outlying homes made of less sturdy mud brick and wood.
Seismic Activity: Afghanistan is prone to earthquakes due to its location near the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates.* Recent History: A magnitude 6.3 earthquake ‍struck Afghanistan on October 7, 2023, with important aftershocks, and the Taliban government estimated at least 4,000 people were affected.