At least 250 killed, over 530 injured after 6.0-magnitude earthquake strikes Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan — A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on Sunday, killing at least 250 people and injuring more than 530, according to the state-run Bakhtar News Agency.

The quake caused widespread destruction across the mountainous provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar, near the border with Pakistan. Dozens of homes were flattened, and landslides blocked roads, hampering rescue operations.

Officials said the death toll is likely to rise as emergency teams reach remote villages cut off by the quake and aftershocks. Local hospitals have been overwhelmed with injured survivors, and authorities have appealed for urgent medical supplies and humanitarian assistance.

“The damage is significant, and many areas remain inaccessible,” a local official said. “People are still trapped under the rubble.”

Afghanistan is frequently hit by earthquakes, particularly in the rugged Hindu Kush region, where tectonic activity is high.

This is a developing story.