As a result of a powerful earthquake in Afghanistan, more than 2000 people died
On Saturday, October 7, a powerful earthquake occurred in Afghanistan, as a result of which 2053 people were killed, Reuters reports with reference to the local Ministry of Natural Research. Another 9,000 local residents were injured. Three underground shocks occurred in the west of Afghanistan 35 kilometers from the city of Herat. According to the US geological service, the most powerful of them amounted to 6.3 points. As a result, more than 1300 houses were damaged or destroyed.