An earthquake of magnitude 3.7 struck Afghanistan early Friday, marking the fourth tremor in less than a month. The National Centre for Seismology reported the quake at a depth of 80 km, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Magnitude 3.7 earthquake jolts Afghanistan, fourth tremor reported in a month

Following a devastating earthquake, Afghan women are reportedly being left under rubble due to the Taliban's strict "no skin contact" rule, which prevents male rescuers from touching them.

Dead bodies dragged out by clothes? Taliban let Afghan women die under rubble after deadly quake... all to obey ‘no touch’ rule

A catastrophic 6.0 earthquake hit Afghanistan overnight on Sunday (Aug 31) killing over 800 and injuring more than 2,500. Scroll down to see heartbreaking images of the devastation suffered by the South Asian nation.

Aftershocks of sorrow: Inside the aftermath of Afghanistan's deadly 6.0 earthquake that killed over 800, injured 2500

The tremor, one of the deadliest in recent years, adds to a tragic history of devastating quakes in the country, where fragile infrastructure and mountainous terrain have repeatedly amplified the scale of destruction.

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Earthquakes in mountainous terrain often cause landslides, avalanches, and dam failures. These secondary disasters magnify the destruction and are a major reason why the Himalayas are particularly dangerous.

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The Nepal earthquake in 2015 (7.8 magnitude) killed nearly 9,000 people. Earlier, the 2005 Kashmir earthquake killed more than 70,000. These events underline how dangerous Himalayan tectonic shifts can be.

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Afghanistan’s seismic activity is intensified by its position within the Alpine–Himalayan orogenic belt, where the Indian, Arabian, and Eurasian plates converge. 

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The death toll from the powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan on Sunday has risen to at least 622 people.

Afghanistan earthquake: 6.0 magnitude quake killed over 800, confirms Taliban Interior Ministry

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake has struck eastern Afghanistan near the Pakistan border, killing at least 9 people and injuring over 115. The shallow quake, which hit late Sunday, was centred near Jalalabad in Nangarhar province and was followed by multiple aftershocks.

Deadly 6.0 earthquake rocks Afghanistan; At least 9 killed, including 2 children

An earthquake of 5.9 magnitude struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region on Thursday whose tremors were felt in Delhi-NCR, the epicentre being Hindu Kush region, according to National Center for Seismology (NCS).

Tremors felt in Delhi-NCR after 5.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Afghanistan

As Afghanistan grapples with the massive earthquake, senior Taliban official Anas Haqqani appealed for international help. 2/2- The government is working within its capabilities.

We hope international community & aid agencies will help, says Taliban official after Afghanistan earthquake

India may soon send assistance to Afghanistan in the aftermath of the deadly earthquake that rocked the country. It is learnt that both India and Taliban have had exchanges with each other through well-established channels regarding assistance from New Delhi.

India may soon send assistance to quake-hit Afghanistan

Reports said the quake was felt as far as Pakistan where one girl was killed in Balochistan province and at least 15 injured.

Earthquake hits Afghanistan, 1 killed in Pakistan