A third earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale struck eastern Afghanistan on September 5, 2025, only days after a devastating 6.0-magnitude quake and a 5.5-magnitude aftershock, significantly intensifying the humanitarian disaster
The recent tremor struck at a shallow depth of 10 km, leading to continuous aftershocks—including one measured at 5.4—causing extreme fear among survivors
Following the latest event, at least 37 people required hospitalization. Many families remain outdoors in tents, which has reduced fatalities in the most recent quake
The number of people affected now exceeds 1.3 million, according to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
