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How to help after the earthquake in Afghanistan
Get the latest on the impacts of the 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Herat province on October 7.
- Article
- October 27, 2023
Afghanistan earthquake: What's happening and how to help
A 6.0 magnitude earthquake in eastern Afghanistan on Sunday, August 31st, has caused over 2,000 deaths across four provinces and severely damaged homes and health infrastructure.
- Article
- October 2, 2025
IRC deploys emergency medical teams in response to major earthquake in Afghanistan
- Press Release
- September 1, 2025
As Third Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan, IRC Warns of Escalating Humanitarian Emergency
- Press Release
- September 5, 2025
Why are some earthquakes more devastating than others?
Earthquakes have diverse impact communities around the world. Find out how the IRC responds.
- Article
- September 2, 2025
Needs assessment report - Herat, Afghanistan
The IRC's has conducted a needs assessment after the earthquakes near Herat, Afghanistan.
- Report
- October 13, 2023
In Afghanistan, an IRC volunteer goes door to door to prevent child malnutrition
From the IRC's 2022 Global Virtual Event, a story about Nazo, an IRC community health worker from Afghanistan, a country that was recently hit with a devastating earthquake. The International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future.
- Video
- July 27, 2022
IRC deploys emergency response team to areas of Afghanistan impacted by 6.3 magnitude earthquake
- Press Release
- October 20, 2023
IRC provides emergency health services to families affected by Afghanistan earthquake amid ongoing economic collapse
- Press Release
- August 2, 2022
Three major earthquakes strike Afghanistan in one week; IRC scales up emergency response in affected areas
- Press Release
- October 20, 2023