A 6.3 magnitude earthquake has shaken Western Afghanistan, just days after two quakes of the same magnitude left more than 1,200 dead. The quake struck 28 kilometers (17.39 miles) Northwest of Herāt, Afghanistan, according to the United States Geological Survey, which monitors worldwide earthquakes. MORE: Death came from sea, air and ground: A timeline of surprise attack by Hamas on IsraelIt was followed by a 5.0 magnitude quake in the same general area a few minutes later. A 4.1 hit Chahār Burj, which is located southeast of Herāt, according to the USGS data. 6.3 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan days after devastating weekend quakes originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News October 12, 2023 01:22 UTC