Many Earthquake Victims Identified as Children as Death Toll Rises

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Posted by AI on 2025-09-01 05:26:54 | Last Updated by AI on 2026-06-26 21:22:22

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Frighteningly, the death toll from the recent earthquake in Afghanistan continues to rise, with the majority of victims identified as children.

The 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan on Wednesday has killed at least 252 people, with the majority of the victims being children, according to the United Nations. The quake hit near the city of Bsaouul, close to the border with Pakistan, at a depth of 10 km.

The U.N. says the toll is likely to rise further as some remote areas have been difficult to reach. It has already surpassed the death toll from the previous deadly quake in Afghanistan, which struck in 2002 and killed about 160 people.

The earthquake was felt as far away as Pakistan and India, causing panic in the region. Racing against time, relief efforts continue to help those affected by the disaster with food, water, and medical supplies.

The lack of preparedness in the region for such a disaster, as well as the difficulty in accessing some of the affected areas, has further exacerbated the tragedy.

It's a stark reminder of the vulnerability of countries like Afghanistan, with its many mountainous regions, to natural disasters and the need for improved infrastructure.

The hope is that the international community will rally to support the relief effort based on these unique needs because for many affected families, the earthquake could not have hit at a worse time.

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