Support Earthquake Survivors in Kunar

A powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late on the night of August 31, 2025, with its epicenter near the Kunar–Nangarhar border. The shallow depth of just 8 km intensified destruction across Kunar Province, leaving entire districts in ruins.

Key Impacts

• Casualties: More than 1,411 confirmed dead and 3,124 injured, numbers continue to rise as rescue teams access remote villages.

• Housing & Infrastructure: Mud-and-stone homes collapsed in large numbers; schools, clinics, and mosques have been destroyed.

• Geographic Impact: Villages in Nur Gal, Sawki, Watpur, Manogi, and Chapa Dara are among the hardest hit.

• Access & Rescue Challenges: Roads blocked by landslides, disrupted communications, and limited helicopter access are delaying life-saving relief.

District-Level Impact

The devastation is concentrated in five districts, with Nur Gal and Sawki among the most severely affected. Access roads like Dewa Gul (Sawki) and Mazar Dara (Nur Gal) remain blocked, cutting off families from aid.

Immediate Humanitarian Needs

The affected population is in urgent need of:

• Emergency shelter: tents, tarpaulins, and blankets.

• Medical support: mobile clinics, essential medicines, and surgical care.

• Food assistance: ready-to-eat meals and clean drinking water.

• Search-and-rescue equipment: heavy tools and trained responders.

• Psychosocial care: trauma counseling for survivors, especially children.

Urgent Humanitarian Needs (Priority Scale)

A Message of Sympathy

Our hearts beat with Eastern Afghanistan

Dear compatriots,

The recent earthquake in the eastern provinces of our country is a heartbreaking tragedy for all of us. At Compassionate Afghanistan, our hearts are with the grieving families and those affected by this painful disaster. We sincerely offer our condolences to everyone who has lost loved ones and wish a quick recovery for the injured.

In these difficult moments, we remember that Afghans have always stood together and, with compassion and solidarity, have overcome such crises. Compassionate Afghanistan will do everything it can, alongside other relief organizations, to support those affected by this earthquake.

We call on all compatriots and the international communities to extend a helping hand to Afghanistan in these hard times. Every contribution, no matter how small, can bring a meaningful change in the lives of those who are suffering.

With hope for a brighter tomorrow for Afghanistan,

Leadership Group of Compassionate Afghanistan with Team

Outlook

The Kunar earthquake is already being described as one of Afghanistan’s deadliest disasters in 2025. With thousands still in need of urgent help, the situation requires a coordinated, large-scale humanitarian response.

Disclaimer

This news update is compiled from publicly available information and reports from international organizations. Compassionate Afghanistan is not responsible for the accuracy of external data but is committed to providing timely updates on the humanitarian crisis.