5.8 magnitude quake hits Afghanistan and Pakistan, killing 8 in Afghanistan
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck northern and eastern Afghanistan and western Pakistan, killing at least eight people in Afghanistan, primarily from a house collapse near Kabul.
- The quake's epicenter was in the Hindu Kush mountain range, about 150 kilometers east of Kunduz, with a depth of over 180 kilometers, causing it to be felt across a wide region including parts of Pakistan.
- No immediate damage or injuries were reported near the epicenter or in Pakistan, though Kabul and provincial health authorities have been placed on alert.
- The region is highly seismically active, with recent major earthquakes in 2023 causing thousands of deaths and significant damage, including the August quake that killed over 2,200 people and the November quake that caused at least 27 deaths and damaged historical sites.
- Communication delays are common due to the remote and mountainous terrain, which can hinder rapid assessment and response efforts in affected areas.
