New 6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Western Afghanistan After Previous Deadly Quakes

 

New 6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Western Afghanistan After Previous Deadly Quakes

Western Afghanistan has been hit by a 6.3 magnitude earthquake, occurring shortly after a series of previous deadly quakes claimed the lives of over 2,400 individuals.Read full article 

The most recent earthquake struck an area near Herat, the capital of Herat province, early on Wednesday morning, local time. The governor's office in Herat reported significant losses in districts near regions that had already been severely affected by earlier seismic events.

New 6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Western Afghanistan After Previous Deadly Quakes

Reports indicate that at least 80 people have sustained injuries, and a landslide has obstructed the main Herat-Torghundi highway. Ministry of Information spokesperson Abdul Wahid Rayan provided this information, as reported by The Associated Press.

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