SaralnamaA 6.0 earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan on 31 Aug 2025 at 11 pm. Over 800 people died and 2,500 were injured in Kunar province. The quake struck at a shallow depth of 8 km near Jalalabad. Mud and stone homes collapsed in villages. Rescue efforts are difficult due to mountainous terrain and poor roads. A hospital in Asadabad is overwhelmed with patients. The Taliban government appealed for international aid. Afghanistan's economic crisis and frequent earthquakes worsen the situation. India offered assistance. This quake follows deadly ones in October 2023 and June 2022. (Updated 1 Sep 2025, 15:04 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A 6.0 earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan on 31 Aug 2025 at 11 pm
- Over 800 people died and 2,500 were injured in Kunar province
- The quake struck at a shallow depth of 8 km near Jalalabad