Afghanistan was rocked by a powerful earthquake: more than 2 thousand victims

Afghanistan rocked by powerful earthquake/Collage 24 Channel

A powerful earthquake occurred in western Afghanistan near the border with Iran. As a result, several villages about 40 kilometers from the city of Herat were destroyed.

The earthquake occurred with a magnitude of 6.3. Many buildings were damaged and people were trapped under rubble.

A powerful earthquake shook Afghanistan

At least three powerful tremors occurred. The director of the Herat provincial hospital reported that at least 255 people were killed and about 500 were injured.

It later became known that due to the earthquake in Afghanistanmore than 2 thousand people were killed and more than 9 were injured 000 people.

2,053 people were killed, 9,240 were injured and 1,329 houses were damaged or destroyed, said Mulla Janan Sayek, spokesperson for the Ministry of Natural Disasters.

Effects of the earthquake in Afghanistan/Photo by Shutterstock

Earthquake in Afghanistan/photo Shutterstock

Note that Afghanistan is often subject to earthquakes, especially in the Hindu Kush mountain range, since it is located near the junction of the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates.

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• Recall that on October 3, two earthquakes occurred in northwestern Nepal. They resulted in powerful tremors in the region.
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• In addition, a powerful earthquake occurred in Morocco on September 8. Because of this, many locals and tourists were injured. There are also many victims.