On Thursday afternoon, eastern Afghanistan shook once more when a magnitude-5.6 earthquake rattled the region just 14 km east of Jalalabad, the capital of Nangarhar province. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the temblor struck at 4:56 p.m. local time, hitting a shallow depth of 10 km.
Meanwhile, researchers at Germany's GFZ measured the quake at 6.2, highlighting how tricky it can be to pinpoint exact magnitudes. This latest shake follows a devastating magnitude-6.0 tremor on Sunday that left over 2,200 people dead and more than 3,600 injured across Nangarhar, Kunar, Laghman, and Nuristan provinces. 😢
Rescue teams are racing against the clock, digging through rubble and braving aftershocks to find survivors. Local authorities and aid groups remain on high alert as they coordinate relief efforts and assess damaged homes, schools, and roads.
For many residents, these repeated quakes are a painful reminder of nature's unpredictability. "It felt like the ground was alive," said one survivor, recounting how his family sought safety in the open air. As aftershocks continue, communities are coming together, sharing food, shelter, and hope. 🌍💔
Stay tuned for updates as the situation unfolds and relief operations ramp up across the affected provinces. 💪
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Afghanistan hit by M5.6 earthquake after Sunday quake kills over 2,200
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