Earthquake in Herat province of Afghanistan caused severe devastation, more than 2,000 people killed
Earthquakes in Afghanistan: More than two thousand people have died due to the earthquake on Saturday in Afghanistan. 465 houses were destroyed due to the earthquake, while 135 other houses were damaged. According to the United Nations, death figures may increase further. At this time too many people can be stranded under collapsed buildings.
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The earthquake was felt in Afghanistan on Saturday. Explain that three tremors of earthquakes were felt, whose intensity was 6.3, 5.9, and 5.5.
More than 2 thousand people died due to the earthquake. A Taliban spokesperson informed that the death toll from the powerful earthquake in western Afghanistan has increased to 2,000.
465 houses were destroyed due to the earthquake, while 135 other houses were damaged. According to the United Nations, death figures may increase further. At this time too many people can be stranded under collapsed buildings. The United States Geological Survey said that the epicenter of the earthquake was about 40 kilometers (25 mi) northwest of the city of Herat.
According to people, five tremors of earthquake were felt in Afghanistan. Abdul Shakor Samdi, a resident of Herat, said that at least five tremors were felt around the afternoon. Samdi said that all came out of their homes. Homes, offices, and shops are all empty.
He said that there is a possibility of a strong earthquake. Me and my family were inside their house, I felt an earthquake. They are afraid to return home.
