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flag A 4.3–4.5 magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Afghanistan on August 31, 2025, causing no damage.

flag A light earthquake measuring between 4.3 and 4.5 on the magnitude scale struck northeastern Afghanistan on August 31, 2025, at around 9:40 PM local time, with its epicenter 26 to 42 kilometers northeast of Jalālābād and a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. flag The quake was felt in nearby towns including Shabqadar, Asadābād, Tangi, and Pārūn, but caused no significant damage or tsunami risk. flag Recorded by 30 to 39 seismic stations, the event was confirmed by the USGS and part of a regional pattern of frequent small to moderate quakes, consistent with ongoing tectonic activity in the area due to the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates.

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