This Saturday, Magnitude 6.3 earthquake shakes western Afghanistan, killing at least 15 people and injuring 40 others .

The epicenter of the quake was recorded 40 kilometers northwest of the region’s largest city, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). herat .

Officials say the number of deaths and injuries from landslides and collapsed buildings is expected to rise further.

The above reason is This strong earthquake was followed by five aftershocks ranging in magnitude from mild to strong. 4.7; 6.3; 5.9 and 4.6 .

The third aftershock (fourth tremor) of the Afghanistan earthquake was of the same magnitude as the first and was recorded at a depth of about 10 km, about 29 km from Zinda Jan.

Residents and traders were evacuated from buildings in the city when the shaking began, a Taliban government spokesman said.

It is worth noting that Herat, located 120 km east of the border with Iran, is the capital of the province of the same name and is home to approximately 1.9 million people, according to 2019 World Bank data.

Once again, dear children and families, #Afghanistan have had a devastating impact #earthquake, this time in the western province of Herat. our colleagues are @unicefafg They are assessing the impact. We would like to express our deepest sympathies to the families of those affected. pic.twitter.com/tBhDPgKsX5

— UNICEF Spain (@unicef_es) October 7, 2023