Emergency relief underway after another earthquake in Northern Afghanistan

All Hands & Hearts is responding to a new 6.3-magnitude earthquake in Northern Afghanistan, delivering tents and blankets to families who lost their homes in Kholm.

Another massive earthquake struck northern Afghanistan this week, bringing more heartbreak and devastation to the country still recovering from powerful earthquakes in September. This newest earthquake, epicentered in the northern provinces of Samangan and Balkh, claimed at least 27 lives and left hundreds more without shelter, just as cold rain and winter temperatures set in.

Across the region, families are now contending with heavy rainfall, damaged homes, the loss of their personal items, and the biting chill of an early winter. In Khulm district, where the earthquake hit hardest, many are staying with relatives or sleeping outdoors as aftershocks continue and freezing winter conditions close in.

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All Hands & Hearts’ in-country team has immediately mobilized to distribute tents and blankets to help families endure the freezing winter conditions in hard-to-reach areas.

In the ancient city of Kholm, where traditional, stone homes have crumbled under the powerful earthquake, over 100 families are receiving tents and blankets to bring vital protection and warmth as recovery begins.

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As aftershocks continue and humanitarian needs grow, we remain committed to standing alongside Afghan communities through this difficult time, helping families stay safe and rebuild what’s been lost.

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