GRADE Report: Eastern Afghanistan Earthquake - August 31, 2025

This Global Rapid Post-Disaster Damage Estimation (GRADE) report summarizes the direct 1 economic damage to buildings and infrastructure caused the magnitude 6.0 earthquake that struck Afghanistan on August 31, 2025. This report provides critical insights to inform humanitarian assistance, recovery planning, and strategic discussions on risk reduction. The assessment does not consider the losses or needs resulting from the event. It was conducted and financially supported by GFDRR and the Ministry of Finance of Japan, through the World-Bank program for Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Management in Developing Countries in collaboration with the World Bank.