Eight killed as 5.8 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan
- Posted on April 4, 2026
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In brief
A powerful 5.8 magnitude seismic event devastated Afghanistan and surrounding regions on Friday evening, resulting in at least eight fatalities when residential structures collapsed under the tremors. The earthquake's epicenter was located in the Hindu Kush mountain range, a geologically active zone. Tremors were experienced across multiple Pakistani cities, prompting immediate health emergency protocols in Afghanistan. Authorities are conducting damage assessments as the region continues to face significant earthquake risk due to its tectonic positioning.
Eight killed as 5.8 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan and Pakistan late Friday. At least eight people died in Afghanistan when a house collapsed. The quake's epicentre was in the Hindu Kush mountain range. It was felt across several cities in Pakistan. Afghanistan's health authorities are on alert. The region is prone to seismic activity.
