Over 1000 people are reported killed, the death toll is rising, with more than 600 injured.
The quake has hit remote rural areas where homes are unstable and poorly built, leaving many survivors homeless.
Epicentre of the 6.1 magnitude was near Khost on the Pakistan border, with tremors felt in the capital Kabul, and covering an area of 500 km, as far as India.
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Our 100% Donation Policy means that every penny you donate is used in the delivery of humanitarian projects and directly related costs. Indirect and administrative costs are covered by either direct donations themselves or by using Gift Aid.