Afghan earthquake: At least 1,000 people killed and 1,500 injured Desperate search and rescue operations were underway in eastern Afghanistan on Thursday following an earthquake that killed more than 1,000 people, a heavy blow for a country already facing a dire economic and humanitarian crisis. All Rights Reserved. The UN issued a multi-sectoral Emergency Earthquake Appeal calling for $110 million in assistance to support approximately 362,000 people living in high-intensity impact areas (MMI 5+). [18] A major earthquake in 2015 in northeast Afghanistan killed more than 200 people in the country and neighboring Pakistan. [162], For the other earthquakes that struck Afghanistan in 2022, see, A child stands among the rubble of a house. Many of the villages were remote farming communities, so rescue efforts needed to be carried out by air. / 34.662; 70.701. (Bakhtar News Agency/AP) Article SHARANA, Afghanistan Heavy rain and strong winds were frustrating search and rescue efforts late Wednesday. Multiple scenarios can cause CHEs, like the civil wars in Syria and Yemen, the man-made political crisis in Venezuela, or the public health crisis in Congo. A team of 70 health professionals from Rescue 1122 was deployed to conduct sugeries and intensive care procedures. We also call on the international community and all humanitarian organizations to help the Afghan people affected by this great tragedy and to spare no effort to help the affected people. According to the USGS, the earthquake measured 5.9 and occurred at a depth of 10 km. This was the deadliest earthquake in over two decades. At least 1,036 people have died, and another 2,949 were injured in an earthquake that struck Afghanistan's Paktika province on the morning of Wednesday 22nd June 2022. for UN Women said: Women and girls are differentially affected by crisis. The earthquake destroyed hundreds of houses in Afghanistan. Afghans try to help the injured in Paktika province. [73], While many hospitals in the affected area are overworked, there is a low inflow of patients at hospitals in Kabul. [15][16][17], More than 7,000 people in Afghanistan have been killed by earthquakes in the past decade, averaging 560 deaths a year. In September, we assisted over 3,758 deliveries, admitted 905 severely malnourished children to our facilities, and provided ambulatory nutrition treatment to 989 children, pregnant women or women . [28], Preliminary InSAR observations by Sentinel-1 suggest the earthquake produced up to 40cm (16in) of line-of-sight displacement along the eastern side of the north-northeastsouth-southwest trending North Waziristan-Bannu thrust fault zone, south of the epicenter. [137], China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it would deliver US$7.5 million worth of humanitarian relief for the victims. Look up most recent and past earthquakes in or near Afghanistan , Afghanistan. Gender-based violence, including sexual assault and trafficking of vulnerable individuals, is often a priority concern. The Ministry of Information and Culture said that at least nine fatalities were reported in the Mazar Dara and Shalat areas of Nurgal District in Kunar province. Many homes in the area are made of mud, wood and other materials vulnerable to weather damage and the quake coincided with heavy monsoon rains, adding to the danger of collapse. Damage. 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", "M 5.9 - CENTRAL AFGHANISTAN - 2022-06-21 20:54:36 UTC", "M: 6.1 - Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Region", "SOUTHEASTERN AFGHANISTAN 2022/06/21 20:54:41 UTC, Mw=6.2", "#Sentinel1 interferogram of the June 21 Mw6.1 #Afghanistan #earthquake; LOS displacement (right) follows the North Waziristan-Bannu thrust fault system near the Afghan-Pakistan border. Send an "I felt it" report if you were in the area and felt one! CDP will be developing a list of responding organizations. [49] Mass graves were prepared near villages to bury the dead. [142] Twenty tonne of food and medicine was supplied by Turkmenistan. [77] At least 60 doctors in Pakistan volunteered to assist in treating the wounded. [19], One hour after the mainshock, a magnitude 4.5 aftershock occurred 6km (3.7mi) south of the mainshock epicenter. #InSAR #SNAP", "And its first, completely automatic, model. The map above, based on a product developed by the Earth Observatory of Singapore Remote Sensing Lab (EOS-RS), depicts areas that were likely damaged. The most critical ongoing need is unrestricted cash donations and support for emergency shelter and household supplies, and to cover basic needs for affected families. [51], More than 25 villages were nearly decimated. Afghan quake: at least 1,000 people killed after 5.9 magnitude tremor Afghanistan earthquake death toll rises - Yahoo! News [13] Sixty-six schools were destroyed, 76 students were killed, and 149 more were injured across Gayan, Nika, Barmal and Zerok districts. Perceived shaking for the quake was violent. Afghanistan Earthquake 2022: More than 1,000 killed and over 1,500 Medical professionals said that there was a lack of painkillers and antibiotics in the area. Visit the USGS earthquake event page for more information. After a disaster, the protection of vulnerable individuals and ensuring access to their basic rights are immediate priorities. As with all countries, COVID-19 has added a layer of complexity to disasters and disaster recovery. UNICEF Reaching Those In Need After Afghanistan's Deadly Earthquake Schools, hospitals, homes and mosques collapsed. Over 464 cases of acute watery diarrhea were reported between July 3-10 in Giyan, Barmal and Spera. Afghanistan earthquake kills 1,000 people, deadliest in decades Afghanistan: Magnitude 5.1 earthquake jolts Fayzabad Updated on: June 22, 2022 / 7:15 PM / CBS News. Additionally, 71% of villages assessed reported that their grain facilities had been completely destroyed or severely damaged. Teenage girls are prohibited from accessing formal education. Given Taliban rule, the protection of women and girls is critical. [10], Gayan and Barmal districts of Paktika Province were the most affected, with at least 238 and 500 deaths, respectively. Some people spent the night sleeping in makeshift outdoor shelters, as rescuers scoured for survivors by flashlight. While many international humanitarian aid organizations left after the governments collapse and takeover by the Taliban, others remained and are already responding to the crisis. Three people from the district were also injured. 4.1 magnitude earthquake near Jurm, Badakhshan, Afghanistan and Kabul [157] Assistance by USAID was intended to provide basic needs to survivors, and alleviate the spread of diseases due to poor sanitation. We welcome the republication of our content. [133] The United Arab Emirates (UAE) provided 30 metric tonnes of relief on the instructions of UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. . Afghanistan Earthquakes Archive: Past Quakes on Monday, October 31st, 2022 [69] A tribe leader from Paktika said that many survivors and rescue workers rushed to attend to those affected. Afghanistan: Emergency Earthquake Response Plan (Jul - Sep 2022) Some patients contracted other illnesses. Several injured residents were airlifted out of the village. The earthquake struck at a shallow depth in a region with buildings extremely vulnerable to earthquake shaking. Some roads were damaged due to landslides caused by the earthquake and rainfall. [92], In late July, the Ministry of Industry and Trade supplied 240 tons of food which were provided by nine private companies. According to UN OCHA: Families living out in the open in the worst-affected districts (Barmal, Giyan in Paktika province and Spera in Khost province), continue to be at risk of communicable diseases (e.g., AWD/cholera, malaria) due to the fragile living conditions in the affected areas. 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Afghanistan Earthquake - INSIGHTSIAS Water is one of the most necessary elements for life, yet according to the World Health Organization/UNICEF, 2.1 billion people lack access to safely managed drinking water. [76], On 25 June, the health department in Pakistan declared a state of emergency in the district hospitals of North Waziristan, South Waziristan, Dera Ismail Khan and Bannu. Past earthquakes in Afghanistan, Nov 2, 2022 - list, stats and map 22 Jun 2022 A powerful earthquake struck a rural, mountainous region of southeastern Afghanistan early on Wednesday, killing at least 920 people and injuring 600 others in the deadliest quake. 2022 Afghanistan Earthquake - Center for Disaster Philanthropy Afghan villagers sit outside a tent after their house was damaged in an earthquake in Spera, Khost province, on June 22. [36][37] A spokesman for Afghanistan's Disaster Management Ministry said that fewer casualties were expected as it occurred during the day, unlike the mainshock which struck at night. As of 13 July, 49,000 people received assistance in 12 districts with support of 20 health cluster partners.. [56], In Khost Province, at least 600 homes were obliterated. [133] According to the UN, millions of aid dollars could not be transferred due to the de-risking measures taken by Afghanistan's banking system. [13][14] In Gayan, approximately 1,800 homes, or 70 percent of the district's homes, were destroyed. The left-lateral, strike-slip Chaman fault is the fastest moving fault in the region and has caused large and destructive earthquakes in the past. In addition to loss of life and devastating injuries, the earthquake destroyed critical infrastructure including homes, health facilities, schools and water networks leaving thousands vulnerable to further harm. A Warner Bros. Advertisement Wednesday's 5.9 magnitude earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. [22] Within the shallow crust, the Chaman Fault represents a major transform fault associated with large shallow earthquakes that forms the transpressional boundary between the Eurasian and Indian Plates. June 2022 Afghanistan earthquake | Detailed Pedia [146] IsraAid said it would deliver important medical supplies. [150] The UN made a dire appeal for US$110.3 million to assist over 360,000 affected people. Some survivors were reportedly trapped beneath collapsed debris. UNOCHA shared on June 26: Currently, the death toll from Wednesdays earthquake stands at around 770 people killed and nearly 1,500 wounded.At least 155 of those killed were children. Afghanistan now has the worlds highest prevalence of people in emergency food insecurity. It has also called for foreign aid, pleading for the generous support of all countries, international organizations, individuals and foundations on Wednesday. [20], Much of Afghanistan is situated in a broad zone of continental deformation within the Eurasian Plate. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. international humanitarian aid organizations, three-month multisectoral emergency appeal. 2. United States Special Representative Thomas West and officials from the Department of the Treasury attended the talk, which was held at Doha, Qatar. [109] The UN stated that preparations were ongoing to prevent a cholera outbreak. appreciated. Most of the rupture was confined to a 10km (6.2mi) 7.5km (4.7mi) area along the fault. Plotting Earthquake Effects in Afghanistan - NASA CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Black-yellow dots mark the location of coseismic landslides mapped w/#Sentinel2. Transpression due to the plates interacting is associated with high seismicity within the shallow crust. In photos: Deadly earthquake hits Afghanistan | CNN [50] A total of 500 homes were destroyed in the district. Afghanistan Earthquake Relief Fund (2022) - Give2Asia [12] Poor construction practices and building materials contributed to the high death toll. [34] The magnitude 5.1 aftershock injured at least 44 people and destroyed 600 homes[35] which had been previously damaged by prior earthquakes. The government also faced difficulties in releasing updated information regarding the situation due to poor Internet reception. Afghanistan earthquake: Villagers report aftershocks but no aid (Bakhtar News Agency via AP). Seismic instruments indicate the earthquake originated at a depth of 6.2 miles (10 kilometers). Funding directly to them will be a critical way to move resources into the country. The Afghanistan Ministry of Defense stated that five helicopters participated in evacuation efforts in Paktika. 183,908 cases and 7,736 deaths. According to the USGS' PAGER service, there was a 35 percent probability of shaking-related fatalities between 100 and 1,000. [106], The UN said that trauma care, shelter, non-food essentials, food, water and sanitary items were urgently needed and being distributed. The USGS has up-to-date details on the June 21, 2022 event. Shah Meer Baloch in Islamabad, Akhtar Mohammad Makoii and Peter Beaumont Wed 22 Jun 2022 18.22 EDT First published on Wed 22 Jun 2022 01.22 EDT A powerful earthquake in a remote area of. World. [5][6] It was felt in Nangarhar, Kunar, Laghman, Kabul and other nearby provinces. More than 1,000 people have been killed and at least 1,500 injured in Afghanistan after a magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck the country's eastern region, according to a regional official. Official websites use .gov Earthquake Track. This is the only way to ensure the needs and rights of at-risk and crisis-affected women and girls are effectively identified and addressed.. Look up most recent and past earthquakes in or near Afghanistan , Afghanistan. By Ahmed Mengli and Mushtaq Yusufzai. [60] Several apartment buildings in the affected provinces were destroyed. This was well over half of Giyans housing stock. [160] After a recent terrorism intervention in central Kabul, killing of al Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, earlier talks with the Taliban were abandoned due to international security reasons. [102] The Turkish Red Crescent (Kizilay) also provided food packs to 500 families. Rescue teams arrived via helicopters supplied by the Ministry of Defense. According to UN OCHA, 89 per cent of affected families (or 44 per cent of the total population assessed to date in Barmal, Giyan and Spera districts) have lost their food stocks., According to the International Red Cross and Red Cresent Societies, the country is facing one of the worlds worst food insecurity and malnutrition crises, with around 20 million people in crisis or experiencing emergency levels of food insecurity, and more than half of all children under-five projected to face acute malnutrition. Deadly earthquake hits Afganistan #prayforafghanistan #afghanistan [46] Survivors were rescued from the rubble without special equipment. [41] Light shaking was felt in the Afghan capital Kabul and Pakistani cities such as Peshawar, Islamabad and Lahore. Select 2022 Afghanistan Earthquake from the dropdown menu. Early on June 22, 2022, a magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, devastating parts of the Khost and Paktika provinces.. [15][16][17] The strongest aftershock occurred on 18 July, measuring Mww 5.1. A 4.0-kilometre (2.5 mi) deep earthquake measuring magnitude (M w ) 6.2 struck southeastern Afghanistan on 22 June 2022 at 01:24:36 AFT (on 21 June 2022 at 20:54:36 UTC). [143] An additional 74 tons of aid was provided by Uzbekistan. Afghanistan Earthquakes Archive: Past Quakes on Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 [77] The general-director of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa said hospital staff had to cancel leaves to treat critically injured patients from Afghanistan. Caused by the movement of plates along fault lines on the earths surface, earthquakes often leave a monumental path of instant death and destruction. [147] About 10 thousand worth of aid was supplied by the Hungarian government and the Hungarian Ecumenical Charity, according to the foreign minister. [14] On 23 June, the EU announced that Afghanistan would receive 1 million in humanitarian aid to address urgent needs. Hence, even though the disaster is localized, the scale of humanitarian needs will be massive.. Alison Davidian, the Country Representative a.i. Camp sites were established in Paktika (Giyan and Barmal) and Khost (Spera). At least eight people; five children and three adults, died from the disease. At least 51% of those affected were women and girls. [42] The earthquake was also felt in parts of Iran and India. Survivors dug by hand through villages reduced to rubble by a magnitude 5.9 earthquake that struck early on Wednesday about 160km (100 miles) southeast of Kabul, in arid mountains dotted with. Penny Wong, Australia's Foreign Minister, said that this was part of the A$140 million Australia pledged to Afghanistan since September 2021. [130] Turkish NGO IHH distributed food, blankets and tents to 1,560 survivors in Paktika Province. [118] An additional 10,000 tonnes of wheat was provided in an agreement with the World Food Program. The subduction rate of the Indian Plate along the continental convergent boundary is estimated to be 39mm/yr or higher. [35] On August 23, a magnitude 4.6 aftershock caused several houses previously damaged by the mainshock in the Gayan District to collapse. Many were damaged extensively and risked imminent collapse. See if there was there an earthquake just now in Afghanistan. What caused it? Additionally, 136 children (54 girls and 82 boys) were orphaned by the earthquake. A powerful earthquake has killed at least 1,000 people and injured 1,500 in eastern Afghanistan, an official of the ruling Taliban told the BBC. [126] The ministry added that due to the nature of the disaster and physical challenges, no rescue personnel would be involved in rescue and recovery efforts. More than 1,000 people killed after magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan. These numbers may also be an underrepresentation due to communication issues and health care access, especially in the earthquake-affected region. [117] Pope Francis said that he was praying for the victims and has appealed for help to the area. Afghanistan earthquake exposes disaster caused by decades of US Five people were killed by tremors this morning. Tirumurti, Permanent Representative", Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, "At UN, India Vows To Help Afghanistan After Deadly Earthquake", "India Sends Team to Help With Deadly Afghanistan Earthquake", "Pope prays for victims of devastating earthquake in Afghanistan", " 10 ", "Japan to provide necessary aid for Afghanistan after earthquake - govt spokesperson", "Japan pledges $3 million for Afghan quake relief", "Japan pledges USD 14 million in aid to Afghanistan during Doha meet", "S.Korea to provide $1m. Afghanistan hit by deadliest earthquake in 20 years [51] A Taliban official later urged aid agencies to send aid to the area to prevent further catastrophe. [119], Seiji Kihara, the Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan, said that the Japanese government is planning to coordinate relief efforts. [10], Italian medical and aid organization, Emergency, provided seven ambulances and its staff to the area. At least five people were killed and 11 injured in a 4.3 magnitude aftershock on Friday, June 24. With @antandre71 #AfghanistanEarthquake #InSAR #earthquake", "M 4.5 - 52 km W of Miran Shah, Afghanistan", "M 4.3 - 49 km W of Miran Shah, Pakistan", "M 5.1 - 49 km WSW of Khst, Afghanistan", "M 4.3 - 55 km W of Miran Shah, Pakistan", "Earthquake Injures Dozens, Destroys Hundreds of Homes in Afghanistan", "10 injured as earthquake shakes Paktika", "Taliban says quake shakes Afghanistan, injures 31 people", "Strong earthquake again rattles eastern Afghanistan", " . He also authorized the transportation of relief items to the region. [27], The earthquake was the result of shallow strike-slip faulting. Please credit the Center for Disaster Philanthropy. [78], The UN warned of a cholera outbreak in the affected area. At least 36% of assessed villages reported that their schools had been damaged or destroyed. [14] A medical party was also dispatched to Gayan District. [75], Despite the inflow and distribution of aid, many survivors do not have adequate amounts of food and shelter. "Earthquake of Magnitude:5.1, Occurred on 11-10-2022, 04:53:06 IST, Lat . Afghanistan Earthquake - Paktika Province (June 2022) CDP has also created alist of suggestionsfor foundations to consider related to disaster giving. According to Save the Children, over 118,000 children were affected, and 65 were orphaned. [71][72], Many injured residents were airlifted via helicopters away from the devastated area. June 2022 Afghanistan earthquake - Wikipedia June 24, 2022, 12:26 PM. Afghan medical students studying in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa also expressed interest in contributing. On September 5, 2022, a reverse faulting earthquake with a moderate magnitude of 5.1 struck Kunar Province, Afghanistan, close to the city of Jalalabad. Khost, Afghanistan (AF) An earthquake measuring moment magnitude 6.2 struck the Durand Line between Afghanistan and Pakistan on 6/22/22. [41] Intensity VII shaking was felt in Paktika's Gayan District, while intensity VVI (ModerateStrong) was felt in the Barmal District. More than 7,000 people have been killed in earthquakes there in the past decade. [79] On August 7, there were more than 400 cases of cholera in Spera District, Khost. In Laghman, 15 homes were totally or partially destroyed and two people were injured. [57][58] Spera District of Khost, closest to the epicenter,[13] experienced the loss of 40 residents, and 95 were injured.
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