Another earthquake hits western Afghanistan, claiming 1 life, injuring over 50 others

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By Islamuddin Sajid, Alperen Aktas

ISLAMABAD / ISTANBUL (AA) – Another earthquake struck western Afghanistan early on Wednesday morning, claiming at least one life and injuring over 50 others.

The injured have been shifted to hospitals in Herat city, local media reported.

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan’s western province of Herat early Wednesday, according to the US Geological Survey.

The earthquake, which occurred at 5.41 a.m. local time (0111GMT), came days after a similar earthquake hit the region.

"Locals confirmed one death and 55 injuries in the latest earthquake," broadcaster Ariana News reported.

Abdurehman Mawlavizada, a local resident in Herat, told Anadolu over the phone that the Wednesday earthquake caused damages in Zindajan, Injil, Golran, Kehsan, and Keshk Rabat Sangi districts.

"We are on the way to Injil district as this time the earthquake caused damages there," he added.

On Tuesday, Afghanistan's interim Disaster Management Ministry said the number of dead and injured from last week's earthquake has surpassed 4,500. However, Mawlavizada, a volunteer working in affected areas, claimed that the death and injury toll has risen to 6,000.

According to the UN, at least 12,110 people (1,730 families) have been affected by last Saturday’s powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Herat province and they are providing medical services, emergency shelter, food, water, and protection.