Afghanistan, Sept. 4 -- A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan near Jalalabad, days after Kunar's deadly tremors, deepening fears as survivors await aid amid ongoing devastation and blocked relief access.

At 9:40 a.m. local time on Thursday, September 4, another earthquake measuring 4.7 struck eastern Afghanistan, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The epicenter was reported near Jalalabad in Nangarhar province, with the tremor occurring at a depth of 13 kilometers beneath the earth's surface.

This comes just days after a series of deadly earthquakes devastated Kunar province, killing more than 1,400 people and leaving thousands injured and homeless.

Rescue operations in Kunar remain underway, with bodies still bein...