More than 600 dead after earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan...

Accessibility statementSkip to main content Democracy Dies in Darkness Save and subscribeSign in Democracy Dies in Darkness WorldWar In UkraineAfricaAmericasAsiaEuropeMiddle East WorldWar In UkraineAfricaAmericasAsiaEuropeMiddle East More than 600 dead after earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan The 6.0-magnitude earthquake that hit Jalalabad injured 1,500 others, the Taliban-run Interior Ministry said. The quake was felt as far as neighboring Pakistan. September 1, 2025 at 3:57 a.m. EDT3 minutes ago Advertisement Soldiers and civilians carry earthquake victims to an ambulance at an airport in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, on Monday. (Reuters) ByHaq Nawaz Khan, Rick Noack and PESHAWAR, Pakistan — At least 622 people died and more than 1,500 others were injured after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, the Taliban-run Interior Ministry said Monday, citing preliminary figures. Get concise answers to your questions. Try Ask The Post AI. 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