- stamfordadvocate.com reports: A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan on Friday evening, April 3, 2026, as reported by the Associated Press.
- cp24.com reports: The initial death toll from the earthquake was at least eight people, according to Xinhua.
- news.cn reports: The overall death toll from the earthquake later rose to 12 individuals.
- Among the deceased were eight members of a refugee family who had recently returned from Iran.
- The earthquake also caused significant damage, destroying five homes and damaging 33 others across several provinces.
Afghan Quake: 12 Dead, Refugee Family Lost
A powerful 5.8-magnitude earthquake rocked northern Afghanistan on Friday, April 3, 2026, initially claiming eight lives and causing widespread destruction. The tragedy deepened as the death toll rose to 12, including an entire refugee family, and left dozens of homes destroyed or damaged across several provinces.
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