> strong and shallow Mw 6.0 Earthquake in Kunar, Afghanistan

08/31/2025 - Earthquake in Kunar, Afghanistan

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Aug. 31, 2025, 7:17 p.m.
Magnitude Mw 6
Latitude 34.71 °N
Longitude 70.79 °E
Depth 8 km
Aftershocks 21
Last Update 2025-08-31
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Aftershock Sequence
Event Series
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m 4.8, 35 km, 34.68°N 70.78°E
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mb 4.6, 10 km, 34.58°N 70.66°E
Wed 17 Sep 2025, 2 months ago
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Impact on Health Services

A total 21 major healthcare facilities have been affected by this event.

Using data of the Healthsites.io. Latest update: May 2024 (only considering hospitals and clinics). In some countries, definitions for clinics and hospitals may deviate.

Impact on Energy Infrastructure

A total 0.01 GW of power generation capacity has been affected by this event.

Using data of the Global Power Plant Database. Latest update: June 2021, min. Capacity 10 MW.

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