A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, leading to at least 20 deaths and over 100 injured. The shallow quake, with a depth of 8km, has caused significant destruction with many houses feared to be “under rubble.”

• The death toll is feared to rise significantly, with the US Geological Survey (USGS) suggesting potentially hundreds of casualties.
• The Taliban government has urged humanitarian organizations to assist in rescue efforts in remote, mountainous areas.
• Tremors were felt as far as Kabul and Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, more than 300km away, highlighting the widespread impact of the earthquake.