The earthquakes were followed by several aftershocks.
The two earthquakes hit the western part of Afghanistan this morning Earthquakes in Afghanistan have left at least 15 dead and 40 others injured. Two 6.3-magnitude earthquakes hit the western part of Afghanistan this morning, according to the United States Geological Survey. Its epicentre hit 25 miles northwest of the city of Herat. The two earthquakes were quickly followed by five aftershocks, ranging in a magnitude from 5.5 to 4.6, reported the USGS.
’ Residents come outside to a street after an earthquake rocked the city of Herat, Afghanistan The two earthquakes were followed by several aftershocks Makeshift hospital beds have been set up ‘Me and my family were inside our home, I felt the quake,’ he said, adding that his family began shouting and ran outside and are afraid to go back in. There has been no immediate comment from Taliban government officials on possible casualties or damage.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Photographer casts Notting Hill Carnival as 'celebration' in never-before-seen imagesAround two million people flocked to the carnival over the two days this year.
Read more »
Strong earthquake and several aftershocks reported in western AfghanistanThe United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a pair of 6.3 magnitude earthquakes hit the area.
Read more »
Afghanistan struck by a series of deadly earthquakes killing at least 15 and injuring dozensIt comes a month after a devastating earthquake struck Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains killing at least 3,000 people
Read more »
Liverpool lineups as Doak and Kelleher decision made with two starts expectedLiverpool predicted line-ups and starting elevens with latest team news for Europa League tie vs Union Saint-Gilloise
Read more »