Afghanistan Hit by Second Earthquake This Week, Magnitude 4.6 Jolts the Nation

Tremor Occurs at Depth of 50 Kilometres, No Casualties Reported Yet

Ashima banOctober 13, 2023

10/08/2023 Herat, Afghanistan. An Afghan man walks through the rubble after a massive 6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes the city of Herat. Afghan mourners are seen covering a grave with soil following the funeral prayers for the victims of the earthquakes in Kashkak village, Zendeh Jan district of Herat province on October 8, 2023. The death toll from a series of earthquakes in western Afghanistan drastically increased on October 8, with the number surpassing 2,000, and nearly 10,000 people reported as injured. Rescue workers tirelessly searched through destroyed villages, hoping to find any signs of life. According to officials, more than 1,300 homes were demolished when a magnitude 6.3 earthquake, followed by eight strong aftershocks, struck remote areas located 30 kilometers (19 miles) northwest of the provincial capital of Herat. (Photo by Muhammad Balabuluki / Middle East Images / Middle East Images via AFP) (Photo by MUHAMMAD BALABULUKI/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)

Afghanistan experienced its second earthquake of the week, registering a magnitude of 4.6 on the Richter Scale, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremors were felt at 6:39 am (IST) on Friday, originating from a depth of 50 kilometres.

As of the latest update, no casualties have been reported due to the quake.

This event follows a stronger earthquake on October 11, which measured 6.1 on the Richter scale. Occurring at a depth of 10 kilometres, it took place at 6:11 am (IST). The epicenter was located in Afghanistan, with the Herat province being heavily affected. Reports indicate that over 4,000 lives were lost, and numerous residential buildings were destroyed as a result of the tremor and its subsequent aftershocks.

Ashima banOctober 13, 2023