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Earthquake shakes Afghanistan: Over 27 dead and massive destruction!
A severe earthquake struck Afghanistan on November 3, 2025. At least 27 people died and numerous people were injured.
Earthquake shakes Afghanistan: Over 27 dead and massive destruction!
Today we received sad news from Afghanistan. A strong earthquake shook the north of the country, killing at least 27 people. Over 730 people were injured and Balkh province was hit hardest Wesermarsch district newspaper reported. The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 6.3 on the Richter scale, with the tremors occurring at a depth of 28 kilometers. The effects were also clearly felt in Kabul, with power outages and damage to power lines in several provinces.
In Badakhshan province, around 800 houses were either destroyed or significantly damaged. The damage to the historic Blue Mosque in Mazar-i-Sharif, which was affected by the tremors, is particularly tragic. The region is naturally prone to earthquakes, a condition caused by geological plate movements. It is also worth mentioning that another severe earthquake in Afghanistan claimed over 2,000 lives in September.
International offers of help
Internationally there have already been numerous expressions of condolence from several countries and the EU. India said it would send aid to affected areas, while Iran pledged support in search and rescue operations. Taliban spokesman Sabihullah Mujahid also expressed his condolences and noted that rescue workers had been sent to the crisis areas. The clean-up work is already in full swing to help the victims as quickly as possible.
This natural disaster is proving to be a tragedy for Afghanistan, which is already facing enormous challenges. At the same time, current reports make it clear that the country, like many others in Asia, which lies in the “Pacific Ring of Fire,” is particularly vulnerable to such disasters. Earthquakes and other natural events are becoming more common, a trend that is being exacerbated by climate change, as other natural disaster statistics show Statista be provided.
When we talk about natural disasters, it becomes clear that they often have serious impacts on people and the environment. Asia is particularly hard hit. The World Risk Index shows that the Philippines was considered the most natural disaster-prone country in the world in 2024. This earthquake in Afghanistan joins a long list of similar tragedies that have claimed many lives and caused great devastation in recent years.
Humanity must rise to this challenge and find ways to deal with such disasters both preventively and responsively. International solidarity is essential.