Afghanistan: Videos show moment earth starts shaking during earthquake

The earthquake struck shortly before midnight, shaking cities like Kabul and reaching Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital. The most affected provinces were Nangarhar and Kunar, mountainous regions near the Pakistan border. Residents reported buildings swaying for several seconds, with many houses collapsing while families were still asleep. Rescue teams have been dispatched to various districts, but the difficult access to the affected areas has hindered operations. The Taliban stated that helicopters are being used to transport the injured to Nangarhar Airport, where they are then taken by ambulance to regional hospitals. The government announced that all civilian and military authorities are mobilized in response to the tragedy.