Deadly Earthquake in Eastern Afghanistan Claims 812 Lives, Tremors Felt in Pakistan

by Aamawaam News Desk | Sep 1, 2025 | Afghanistan, Current Affairs

KABUL/ISLAMABAD, September 1, 2025 – A powerful earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on Sunday, August 31, causing widespread devastation and a tragic loss of life. Tremors were also felt strongly across Pakistan.

#UPDATE The death toll from a powerful earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan has risen to over 800, the Taliban government spokesman said Monday, with the majority in remote Kunar province. pic.twitter.com/Jc9nsAEbue

— AFP News Agency (@AFP) September 1, 2025

Earthquake Details

Magnitude: 6.0 on the Richter scale.
Epicenter: 27 km east-northeast of Jalalabad, near Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border.
Depth: Only 8 km, making the quake highly destructive.

Casualties and Damage in Afghanistan

At least 812 people have been killed, with over 2,800 injured, according to Afghan officials and international agencies.
Kunar and Nangarhar provinces were the worst hit. In Kunar alone, more than 800 deaths and 2,500 injuries were reported.
Entire villages collapsed, as most homes made of mud and stone could not withstand the tremors.
Roads and bridges have been destroyed, while landslides and aftershocks continue to block rescue efforts.

Tremors in Pakistan

The quake was strongly felt in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Peshawar, and even Lahore.
Thankfully, no casualties or major damage have been reported in Pakistan so far.

Humanitarian Response

The United Nations has confirmed that its teams are already delivering emergency relief on the ground.
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has publicly offered humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan.
Taliban rescue units and international aid agencies are racing to reach remote mountainous areas where survivors may still be trapped.

Regional Impact

This earthquake highlights once again the shared vulnerability of South Asia to natural disasters. While Pakistan escaped physical harm this time, the cross-border tremors are a reminder of the region’s fragile seismic geography and the urgent need for coordinated disaster preparedness.