6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Afghanistan

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit western Afghanistan on Saturday, which has killed at least one person and injured dozens.

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter of the quake was 40 kilometers (25 miles) northwest of the region’s largest city of Herat.

The earthquake was followed by give aftershocks ranging from magnitudes 5.5, 4.7, 6.3, 5.9, and 4.6.

According to reports, the shopkeepers and residents fled buildings when the earthquake hit around 11:00 am (0630 GMT).

In June last year, more than 1,000 people were killed and tens of thousands made homeless after a 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit Afghanistan..

Earlier this week, two earthquakes hit Nepal and India at a magnitude of 6.3 and 5.3.

Read more: Earthquake Hits Nepal and Parts of India.

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