Overview of the earthquake that killed and injured thousands in Afghanistan

At least 800 people were killed and more than 1,300 others injured in a magnitude 6 earthquake in Afghanistan.

According to the Telegraph, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said on September 1 that the 6.0-magnitude earthquake that occurred on the night of August 31 had its epicenter at a depth of about 10 km, about 23 km northeast of the city of Jalalabad. Photo: USGS.

As of the evening of September 1, at least 800 people were killed and more than 1,300 others were injured in this terrible earthquake. Photo: Telegraph.

Many homes across eastern Afghanistan have been damaged or completely destroyed. Photo: Anadolu.

Strong aftershocks were felt in the capital Kabul and the border area with Pakistan. Photo: Telegraph.

Many videos shared on social media show people searching for survivors in the rubble of buildings. Photo: X.

A video shows a helicopter loaded with soldiers arriving in Kunar province as part of the rescue operation. Photo: Two injured children are taken to hospital. Photo: Telegraph.

The World Health Organization is working directly with hospitals and health facilities in Afghanistan to provide medicines. Photo: Telegraph.

According to the USGS, since the first earthquake, at least five aftershocks ranging in magnitude from 4.5 to 5.2 have occurred in the area on September 1. Aftershocks can last for days and sometimes cause more serious consequences than the first earthquake. Photo: Telegraph.

>>> Please watch the video: Helicopter carrying injured people after the earthquake in Afghanistan (Video source: Daily Mail)

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