Seismic Turbulence: Earthquake Devastates Northern Afghanistan and Western Pakistan

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck northern and eastern Afghanistan and western Pakistan, killing at least eight people. The epicenter was in the Hindu Kush mountain range. The seismic activity is a common threat in the region, often causing significant casualties and damage to infrastructure.

A destructive earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale shook parts of northern and eastern Afghanistan, along with western Pakistan, late on Friday.

According to Kabul's governor's spokesperson, the earthquake left at least eight people dead. The quake originated in the seismically active Hindu Kush range, about 150 kilometers east of Kunduz.

Its effects were widespread, felt significantly in cities such as Islamabad, Peshawar, and Swat. Emergency services in affected regions have been placed on alert as communities continue to assess the damage.

(With inputs from agencies.)