Reporting Period: 26-27 October 2015
Submission Date: 27 October 2015
Afghanistan Earthquake Update:
Incident Summary: A 7.5 magnitude earthquake centered in Jurm district in northeastern Afghanistan’s Badakhshan’s province struck on the afternoon of 26 October, and was felt across the region. Initial reports indicate damaged homes and potential casualties across northern, central and eastern, Afghanistan impacting 13 provinces in total. Badakhshan, Nangarhar, Kunar and Nooristan provinces are reportedly the most affected. Initial reports from local authorities suggest approximately 5,700 families affected, with 105 individuals were killed and 405 injured. PDMC meetings were held on 27 October and joint assessment teams were deployed to affected areas to assess the emergency needs of the affected populations