An Earthquake Destroys Villages in Eastern Afghanistan and Kills 800 People, with 2,500 Injured

A strong earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has killed over 800 people and injured at least 2,500. A Taliban government spokesman says most of the casualties are in Kunar province, near the border with Pakistan.  A strong earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has killed over 800 people and injured at least 2,500. A Taliban government spokesman says most of the casualties are in Kunar province, near the border with Pakistan.  September 01, 2025 at 12:41PM September 01, 2025 at 12:41PM