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At least eight people lost their lives after a strong earthquake shook parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan , causing fear and damage across the region. Quick Facts Released The earthquake, measuring 5.8 in magnitude, struck on Friday, April 3, 2026, in the late afternoon. It was recorded at around 5:39 PM local time (1309 GMT), when many people were still going about their daily routines. The sudden tremors caught residents off guard, forcing many to rush out of their homes and buildings in panic.   The epicenter of the quake was located in the mountainous Hindu Kush region, a well-known seismic zone. It was situated roughly 130 to 150 kilometers northeast or east of Kabul , and about 290 kilometers from the Afghan capital. Despite being centered in a remote area, the earthquake’s impact was felt across a wide region due to its considerable depth of more than 180 kilometers beneath the surface.   Because of this depth, the shaking spread far beyond the epicenter, r...