Afghanistan earthquake leaves over 600 dead, more than 1,500 injured

Afghanistan earthquake leaves over 600 dead, more than 1,500 injured
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Based on reports from multiple news sources, a 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late on Sunday, August 31, 2025. The shallow quake, which was centered near the city of Jalalabad, caused widespread devastation, particularly in the mountainous Kunar province.

Initial reports from various outlets cited death tolls ranging from over 200 to more than 600, with over 1,500 people injured. The numbers are expected to continue rising as rescuers reach remote villages where many homes, made of mud and stone, were leveled.

The disaster has been compounded by landslides blocking roads, which has hampered rescue efforts. Helicopters have been deployed to transport the injured to hospitals, but the response is being complicated by the region’s limited resources and poor communications.

Taliban officials have appealed to international organizations for aid. The United Nations and the Afghan Red Crescent have confirmed that their teams are on the ground providing emergency assistance and life-saving support, including food, water, and medical supplies.

This earthquake is the latest in a series of deadly seismic events to strike Afghanistan, a country that lies on the junction of the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates and is prone to such natural disasters.