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Strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan

A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit western Afghanistan on Sunday, days after strong quakes and aftershocks in the region killed thousandsof people. The latest earthquake struck near the city of Herat and was at a depth of 6.3 km, USGS said. There were no immediate official reports of possible casualties or damage due to the recent quake.

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck western Afghanistan on October 15, 2023. The epicenter was about 28 kilometers outside Herat, the provincial capital. The earthquake caused damage to buildings and infrastructure, and at least one person was killed and around 120 others were injured.

This is the second strong earthquake to hit Afghanistan in less than a week. On October 11, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck the same region, killing more than 2,000 people and flattening entire villages.

The death toll from the earthquake has crossed 2,000, and many people are still missing or trapped under the rubble.
The survivors are in urgent need of humanitarian relief, including food, water, shelter, medical supplies, and psychological support.
The Taliban, who control most of the country, have refused to accept aid from Pakistan, a neighboring country that has offered assistance.
The UN and other international organizations are trying to provide aid to the affected areas, but they face challenges such as security risks, poor infrastructure, and lack of coordination.
The earthquake has also triggered a series of aftershocks, which have worsened the situation and increased the fear among the people.