Earthquake in Afghanistan – at least 320 dead

2023-10-07T16:43:14.324Z

Highlights: Earthquake in Afghanistan – at least 320 dead. At least 320 people have died after a powerful earthquake, according to the United Nations. The magnitude 6.3 earthquake shook Herat province on Saturday. It was followed by several aftershocks. People have fled their homes for fear of new quakes, including Abd al-Shakor Samadi, who lives in the city of Herat. "Houses, offices and shops are empty. I was at home with my family when I felt the ground shake," he said.

At least 320 people have died after western Afghanistan was hit by a powerful earthquake, according to the United Nations. "We have information that people have been buried under the rubble," Mohammad Taleb Shahid, health director in Herat, told the AFP news agency.