A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Southeastern Afghanistan on Sunday, with tremors felt across the region, including as far away as Delhi-NCR in India. The earthquake occurred at approximately 11:47 p.m. local time in Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake's preliminary depth was 6.2 miles (10 km). The German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) also reported the earthquake.

The epicenter was located in a mountainous region about 26 miles (42 kilometers) from Asadābād, Afghanistan, and 26 miles (42 kilometers) from Jalālābād, a city of roughly 280,000 people. Strong to very strong shaking likely occurred near the epicenter, potentially exposing thousands of people. Tremors were felt in several parts of Pakistan, including Islamabad and Lahore.

The seismic activity in the Himalaya and Hindu Kush region is attributed to the ongoing collision of the India and Eurasia tectonic plates. This collision results in frequent earthquakes, making the area one of the most seismically hazardous regions in the world. The Hindu Kush region in northern Afghanistan is particularly known for producing deep earthquakes, sometimes occurring as far as 100 miles below the surface.

Afghanistan is located in a geologically active zone and frequently experiences earthquakes. This natural hazard exacerbates the challenges faced by vulnerable communities already struggling with conflict and underdevelopment. The region has a history of destructive earthquakes, including the 1935 Quetta earthquake in Pakistan, which resulted in tens of thousands of fatalities, and the 2005 Kashmir earthquake, which caused over 80,000 deaths.