On Friday night, an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 struck the Hindu Kush mountain range in Afghanistan, approximately 150 kilometers east of Kunduz. The quake resulted in the deaths of eight individuals, all from the same family, and injured one child. Tremors were felt in various regions, including parts of Pakistan and northern India, notably in Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, and Haryana. Residents in Delhi reported shaking beds and fans, prompting many to evacuate their homes. The National Center for Seismology in India confirmed the quake's impact, noting that it occurred at a depth of 177 kilometers (110 miles). This earthquake marks the fourth significant seismic event in Afghanistan over the past four years, highlighting the region's vulnerability to natural disasters. Authorities in Kabul are on high alert, although immediate reports of damage from the epicentre are still pending due to the remoteness of the affected area.