MMI 6.0 Earthquake Hits Eastern Afghanistan Near Jalalabad, Triggering Massive Devastation

MMI 6.0 Earthquake Hits Eastern Afghanistan Near Jalalabad, Triggering Massive Devastation

 In Event News

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 struck eastern Afghanistan near Jalalabad late on August 31, 2025, causing widespread devastation. The earthquake’s epicentre was 27km (17 miles) away from Jalalabad, Afghanistan’s fifth-largest city, and approximately 140km (87 miles) from the capital Kabul. It was just 8 kilometers (5 miles) deep.

Over 800 people have been confirmed dead, with more than 2,800 injured as authorities continue to reach isolated villages to assist. As aftershocks continue, rescue efforts are being complicated by the region’s narrow mountain roads, some of which have been blocked by landslides. Multiple buildings collapsed, made up of mudbricks, in the region.

Actionable Analytics on EigenPrism

Post-Event

Windstorm & Earthquake Dataset

All EigenPrism® users can assess the post-event impact of the earthquake using the following footprints:  

M 6.0 – 27 km ENE of Jalalabad, Afghanistan, MMI Footprint as of Aug 31, 2025

M 6.0 – 27 km ENE of Jalalabad, Afghanistan, PGV Footprint Aug 31, 2025

Aftershocks

M 6.0 – 36 km N of Basawul, Afghanistan; MMI Footprint as of Aug 31, 2025

M 6.0 – 36 km N of Basawul, Afghanistan; PGV Footprint Aug 31, 2025

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