Earthquake in Afghanistan: death toll reaches 800

Earthquake in Afghanistan: Following a powerful earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan on Sunday, August 31, 2025, the country is in a state of mourning. Reports from government officials indicate that the death toll has tragically surpassed 800, with thousands more injured.

The magnitude 6.0 earthquake, which was shallow and centered near the border with Pakistan, caused widespread devastation in the remote and mountainous provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar. The quake, which occurred just before midnight, destroyed entire villages and led to numerous landslides.

Rescue operations are ongoing, with local officials and volunteers frantically searching for survivors in the rubble of collapsed mud and stone homes. The rugged terrain and damaged roads have been hampering these efforts, making it difficult for aid teams to reach some of the most affected areas.

The international community, including India, has offered condolences and pledged humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people as they grapple with this new crisis. The rising casualties are a grim reminder of the country’s vulnerability to seismic activity, given its location at the meeting point of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.

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