
Afghanistan's Deadly Quake: A Nation in Peril
Published on: Sept. 2, 2025, 7:35 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit southeastern Afghanistan just two days after a 6.0 magnitude quake devastated the region. The disaster has already claimed over 1,400 lives and injured thousands, destroying more than 5,400 homes. Rescue efforts are hampered by difficult terrain as fears of more casualties linger.