Strong Earthquake Hits Afghanistan and Pakistan, Leaving 12 Dead
強震襲擊阿富汗與巴基斯坦，造成 12 人死亡
On Friday, April 3, 2026, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Hindu Kush mountain range in Afghanistan's Badakhshan province.
2026年4月3日星期五，阿富汗巴達赫尚省的興都庫什山脈發生了芮氏規模5.8的地震。
The tremors, originating at a depth of 186 km, resulted in 12 confirmed deaths and several injuries.
地震震源深度為186公里，造成12人不幸罹難，多人受傷。
Tragically, eight of the victims were members of a single refugee family recently returned from Iran, whose home on the outskirts of Kabul collapsed.
令人悲慟的是，其中8名遇難者是一個剛從伊朗返鄉的難民家庭成員，他們位於喀布爾郊區的住家倒塌。
Across several provinces, including Nangarhar and Laghman, 5 houses were destroyed and 33 suffered partial damage.
在楠格哈爾省和拉格曼省等幾個省份，共有5棟房屋被毀，33棟房屋部分受損。
The event highlights ongoing challenges regarding infrastructure in rural areas, where traditional housing often lacks earthquake-resistant features.
這起事件凸顯了鄉村地區在基礎設施方面面臨的持續挑戰，當地的傳統住宅往往缺乏抗震功能。
Regional safety remains a priority as emergency services continue to assess the impact of this natural disaster.
隨著緊急服務單位持續評估這場天災的影響，區域安全仍是首要考量。
