Afghanistan earthquake kills over 800; UAE sends rescue teams, urgent aid

Spoke with Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi today. Expressed our condolences at the loss of lives in the earthquake.

Conveyed that India has delivered 1000 family tents today in Kabul. 15 tonnes of food material is also being immediately moved by Indian Mission… pic.twitter.com/whO2iTBjS8

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) September 1, 2025

Message from Takayoshi Kuromiya, Ambassador of Japan

Deeply grieved and saddened to learn the news of earthquake in the eastern part of Afghanistan. I would like to offer my deepest condolences to those who lost their lives, and my sympathies are with their bereaved families.

— Embassy of Japan in Afghanistan (@JapaninAFG) September 1, 2025

#Kunar:
A powerful #earthquake struck late last night in various areas of Nurgal district, Kunar province, causing both human casualties and significant financial losses to local communities.
In the immediate aftermath, officials from the #ARCS, along with medical teams, rushed… pic.twitter.com/dolNY2N6dp

— Afghan Red Crescent | افغاني سره میاشت (@ARCSAfghanistan) September 1, 2025

The UN in Afghanistan is deeply saddened by the devastating earthquake that struck the eastern region & claimed hundreds of lives, injuring many more. Our teams are on the ground, delivering emergency assistance & lifesaving support. Our thoughts are with the affected communities pic.twitter.com/rCE6b3WzSU

— UN Afghanistan (@unafghanistan) September 1, 2025

I am deeply saddened by the news of night’s earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, tragically resulting in hundreds of casualties and extensive destruction in the Nangarhar and Kunar provinces.

To ensure availability of urgent assistance to the affected people, I am announcing an… pic.twitter.com/jlYaaIBPrI

— Mirwais Azizi (@MAziziOfficial) September 1, 2025

Deeply saddened by the devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, which shook Kabul & was also felt in various parts of Pakistan, including Islamabad.

With reports confirming hundreds of precious human lives lost & villages destroyed, our hearts go out to the victims and…

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) September 1, 2025

Statement | Qatar Expresses Solidarity with Afghanistan After Eastern Earthquake#MOFAQatar pic.twitter.com/FcuaagrOEd

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Qatar (@MofaQatar_EN) September 1, 2025

د زلزلې له امله د افغانانو د شهادت او زیانونو په اړه د اسلامي امارت د تسلیت پیغام
بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم
په ډېره خواشینۍ سره چې تیره شپه د زورورې زلزلې په وجه په ننګرهار، کونړ، لغمان او ځینو نورو ولایتو کې زموږ ګڼ شمیر افغانان شهیدان، ټپیان او زیانمن شوي دي.
انا لله و انا الیه…

— Hamdullah Fitratحمدالله فطرت (@FitratHamd) September 1, 2025

On behalf of the Government and people of Pakistan, I extend our deepest condolences to the brotherly people and Government of Afghanistan for the tragic loss of precious lives caused by the devastating earthquake that struck Eastern Afghanistan last night.

Our hearts go out to…

— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) September 1, 2025

I stand in full solidarity with the people of Afghanistan after the devastating earthquake that hit the country earlier today.

I extend my deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to those injured.

The @UN team in Afghanistan is mobilized…

— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) September 1, 2025

Message of Sympathy and Condolences

The leadership of the Afghanistan Cricket Board, along with all the players and staff, express its deepest sorrow over the loss of lives and casualties caused by the severe earthquake in the eastern provinces, particularly in Kunar.

In this… pic.twitter.com/IOyBtvjeVV

— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) September 1, 2025

۲/۱ کنړ کې ستره غمیزه ده!

یواځې د څو کلینکونو ابتدایي ارقام تر څلور سوه پورته ټپیان او لسګونه شهیدان ښایي ، د نورګل چې اصلي متضرره سیمه ده ، څوکۍ او شولت ارقام لا هم نه دي شریک شوي ، هلته لا هم د ژغورنې عملیات جریان لري څو کلي په مکمله توګه ویجاړ شوي

— Dr Sharafat zaman Amar (@SharafatAmar) September 1, 2025