Afghanistan earthquake kills eight members of same family

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 4, 2026Country: Afghanistan
World / International
Afghanistan earthquake kills eight members of same family

A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck Badakhshan province in Afghanistan, killing eight members of the same family when their home collapsed in the Gosfand Dara area. A two-year-old child was the only survivor, although he was injured. The quake occurred at 8:42 PM local time, with tremors felt in multiple regions, including Kabul and New Delhi.

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