Afghanistan Khulan earthquake: What is MSF doing and how can I help?
In the early hours of this morning, 3 November, a 6.3 earthquake struck northern Afghanistan near Khulan in Samangan Province, causing an at least 20 deaths and over 320 injuries according to the authorities.
The neighbouring provinces of Kunduz and Balkh are also affected. Since the earthquake occurred at night, it may take some time to assess casualties and numbers are expected to rise.
How is MSF responding?
- The MSF team in Kunduz Trauma Centre has treated 43 people with earthquake-related injuries so far and is ready if casualty numbers increase
- In Mazar-i-Sharif, MSF teams work in the regional hospital's paediatric department. About 200 injured people have arrived there for treatment by the Ministry of Public Health, and they have requested MSF’s support with medical supplies
- MSF teams in Kabul and the affected provinces are in contact with the authorities to see how we can best support in the aftermath
- We are experts at mobilising a response to catastrophic natural disasters. Read more >
How can I help MSF in Afghanistan?
Right now, our teams are responding in Afghanistan and assessing the medical and humanitarian needs.
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Our teams are often among the first humanitarian responders on the ground for one key reason: because we are already there.
MSF has been working in Afghanistan since 1980, providing vital healthcare services through conflict, insecurity and disaster.
In 2025, Afghanistan remains home to some of our largest and busiest hospitals worldwide.
MSF and natural disasters
With over 50 years' of experience, we are experts in rolling out emergency responses in complex settings.
Within a matter of minutes, natural disasters such as tsunamis, earthquakes and hurricanes can overwhelm an entire population.
Hundreds and even thousands of people can be injured or traumatised by the loss of family, friends and homes.
Clean water, healthcare and transport are also often casualties in these disasters. Rapid medical care and coordinated emergency response are vital to protect survivors.
From large-scale catastrophes to local emergencies, MSF’s network of aid workers and supplies around the world means we can quickly respond to disasters.