- A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday near Jalalabad, close to the Pakistan border.
- The quake was at a shallow depth of 8–10 km, making it highly destructive. Multiple aftershocks followed, including 4.5 and 5.2 magnitude quakes.
- Death toll reported at 800 dead, with 2,500–2,800 injured, mostly in Kunar province, where at least three villages were completely razed. Nangarhar region also reported widespread destruction.
- Taliban government mobilized rescue teams, medics, and the military, but remote mountainous areas remain hard to access. At least 40 military flights transported over 420 injured and deceased.
- Pakistan expressed condolences and offered support. China signaled willingness to provide assistance. The UN pledged support, but no foreign government had yet provided direct aid.
Earthquake in Afghanistan Kills 800, Injures 2,500
