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By Shane Croucher and Amir Daftari, Breaking News Editors
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late on Sunday, August 31, causing significant loss of life and injuries. The temblor hit Kunar province, 16 miles east of Jalabad, at a depth of five miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which has recorded at least five aftershocks.
**Key Details:**
– Interior ministry reports at least 622 dead and 1,500 injured.
– Whole villages have been destroyed.
– Rescue operations are underway.
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*An injured Afghan boy receives treatment at a hospital on September 1, 2025, after the earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. AIMAL ZAHIR/AFP via Getty Images*
