A severe earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 has rocked eastern Afghanistan, resulting in a death toll that has climbed past 1,400 people, with over 2,800 others injured. The Taliban government has appealed for urgent international assistance as rescue teams, including helicopter units, are working tirelessly to locate survivors amidst the rubble of destroyed villages. Eyewitness accounts describe the harrowing aftermath, with many families trapped in the debris. As aid efforts are mobilized, there is a growing humanitarian crisis as the nation grapples with the sheer scale of devastation and the urgent need for relief support.