A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, around 130 kilometers northeast of Kabul, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Although the quake was felt in various areas including Bamiyan and Wardak provinces to the west of the capital, there have been no reported casualties or damage at this time. Earthquakes are common in Afghanistan, particularly along the Hindu Kush mountain range, where the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates converge.

Historically, Afghanistan has experienced devastating earthquakes, with a shallow 6.0 magnitude quake in August 2025 resulting in the destruction of mountain villages and the deaths of over 2,200 people. Additionally, a more recent 6.3 magnitude earthquake in northern Afghanistan killed at least 27 individuals. The impact of such seismic activities is often exacerbated by the country's underdeveloped infrastructure, which has suffered due to decades of conflict.

Previous earthquakes near the Iranian border and in Nangarhar province have resulted in hundreds of fatalities and the destruction of thousands of homes, revealing the vulnerability of communities in this largely rural nation. With many houses poorly constructed, the threat of significant damage and loss of life remains high following seismic events, highlighting the need for improvements in building standards and disaster preparedness in Afghanistan.