A new earthquake has struck western Afghanistan, just days after two significant tremors in the region claimed the lives of over 1,000.
US Geological Survey reports a magnitude 6.3 quake near Herat.Frequent earthquakes in Afghanistan due to its location near tectonic plate boundaries., just days after two significant tremors in the region claimed the lives of over 1,000 people.
Local health authorities have confirmed at least one fatality, while the World Health Organization reports that around 100 individuals are receiving medical treatment at the regional hospital. The earthquake last Saturday affected Zindajan, a rural district located approximately 40km from Herat. The impact was severe, reducing fragile houses to rubble.
Yahya Kalilah, the head of the Médecins Sans Frontières Afghanistan Programmed, expressed the expectation of lower casualties this time because many people were already sleeping outside in tents.AdvertisementAdvertisementWith the Taliban in control of Afghanistan since 2021, the approaching cold season presents a challenge, as it is unlikely they can sustain tent living for an extended period.
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