Afghan Quake: 12 Dead, 1 Survivor

0:00It's April 4th. You're listening to global news today, AI-powered global coverage. A 5.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Northern Afghanistan late Friday night, claiming at least 12 lives according to government reports. Though disaster officials count 9 so far. The quake hit hardest around Kabul and nearby provinces, destroying five homes and damaging 33 more, leaving 40 families scrambling. Even a heartbreaking case stands out near Kabul's eastern edge, where a refugee family of eight, fresh from Iran, lost their lives when a rain soaked. Wall collapsed on their 10. Heavy downpours had turned the ground to mush, making everything unstable when the shaking started. Neighbors like Mohibullah and Niyasi jumped in right away, digging through mud and rocks by hand after hearing screams cut short. They called in Taliban rescuers who rushed ambulances, but it was too late for most. Many a three-year-old boy named Aarash survived. Now recovering in, Kabul Hospital from a serious head injury, officials note discrepancies

1:03in the tolls, but the bigger picture shows provinces like Panshire, Logar, Nangarhar, Lagman, and Neareston all-reeling. From the damage, these boats were part of millions returning from crackdowns in Iran and Pakistan last year, rebuilding in shaky conditions. Pakistan sits on a quake hotspot, with massive tremors last year alone killing thousands in places like Kunar and Samongan, wrecking homes, and historic sites. As relief ramps up, that lone survivor's fight reminds us how fragile recovery can be in this tough terrain.