Event Brief
5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan, Pakistan
Filed: Apr 04, 2026 at 9:01 AM ET
Summary: A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit northern and eastern Afghanistan and western Pakistan, killing at least eight people in Afghanistan.
WHO: Authorities
WHAT: Earthquake
WHEN: Apr 03, 2026 at 8:03 PM ET
WHERE: Outskirts of Kabul
WHY: The cause hasn't been reported yet.
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.
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