Help Earthquake Survivors in Northern Afghanistan

A powerful magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Northern Afghanistan on November 3, 2025, with its epicenter near Khulm in Balkh Province. The quake was felt across Balkh, Samangan, and neighboring provinces, causing widespread damage to homes and critical infrastructure.

Initial reports from the Ministry of Public Health and UNICEF indicate:

• 20–24 people have lost their lives, with numbers expected to rise as assessments continue

• Over 900 people have been injured, including women, children, and the elderly

• Hundreds of homes have collapsed or been severely damaged, displacing families overnight

• In several districts, entire villages have been partially or completely destroyed

• Local hospitals are overwhelmed, with medical supplies and capacity under strain

Families who have lost their homes are now facing cold weather conditions without safe shelter, leaving them exposed to severe health and protection risks.

Critical Humanitarian Needs

Displaced and affected communities urgently require:

• Emergency shelter and temporary safe living arrangements

• Medical support, first aid, and trauma care

• Warm clothing, blankets, and winter protection

• Clean water, hygiene items, and basic household supplies

• Psychosocial support, especially for children and those coping with trauma

Our Response

Compassionate Afghanistan has deployed assessment teams to affected areas and is working closely with:

• Local community leaders

• Health and disaster response authorities

• Humanitarian coordination partners

Our priority is to ensure that assistance is targeted to the most affected and vulnerable families, especially those displaced and without access to basic necessities.

To continue and expand response operations, support from donors and humanitarian partners is urgently needed. Your partnership can help provide life-saving relief and protection at a critical time.

A Message of Sympathy

Our hearts beat with Northern Afghanistan

Dear compatriots,

The recent earthquake in the Northern provinces of our country is a heartbreaking tragedy for all of us. At Compassionate Afghanistan, our hearts are with the grieving families and those affected by this painful disaster. We sincerely offer our condolences to everyone who has lost loved ones and wish a quick recovery for the injured.

In these difficult moments, we remember that Afghans have always stood together and, with compassion and solidarity, have overcome such crises. Compassionate Afghanistan will do everything it can, alongside other relief organizations, to support those affected by this earthquake.

We call on all compatriots and the international communities to extend a helping hand to Afghanistan in these hard times. Every contribution, no matter how small, can bring a meaningful change in the lives of those who are suffering.

With hope for a brighter tomorrow for Afghanistan,

Leadership Group of Compassionate Afghanistan with Team

Disclaimer

This news update is compiled from publicly available information and reports from international organizations. Compassionate Afghanistan is not responsible for the accuracy of external data but is committed to providing timely updates on the humanitarian crisis.