Summary
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck northern and eastern Afghanistan and western Pakistan, resulting in at least eight deaths in Afghanistan. The earthquake's epicenter was in the Hindu Kush mountain range, with Kabul and various areas in Pakistan feeling its effects.
Key Facts
- The earthquake had a magnitude of 5.8.
- It hit late Friday in northern and eastern Afghanistan and western Pakistan.
- The epicenter was in the Hindu Kush mountain range, about 150 kilometers east of Kunduz.
- At least eight people died on the outskirts of Kabul when a house collapsed.
- The earthquake affected areas in both Afghanistan and Pakistan, including cities like Kabul, Islamabad, and Peshawar.
- No immediate damage or injuries were reported in Pakistan.
- Afghanistan's Health Ministry and local authorities were on alert following the quake.
