Afghanistan: Death toll from 6.3 magnitude earthquake rises to more than 2,000, says Taliban

The death toll from a 6.2magnitude earthquake in western Afghanistan on Saturday (Oct 7) has risen to more than 2,000, according to a Taliban spokesperson cited by AFP.

The powerful earthquake, measuring 6.3on the Richter scale, was recorded at 12:42 pm. Prior to this, a 5.6 magnitude quake occurred at 12:19 pm, followed by a 6.1 magnitude tremor at 12:11 pm.

Epicentre and location

The epicentre of this seismic activity has been pinpointed 40 kilometres northwest of Herat city, a major urban centre in western Afghanistan.

Recent earthquake activity in the region

This series of quakes follows a recent pattern of seismic activity in the area. On Tuesday, Nepal experienced four earthquakes in rapid succession, the strongest registering a magnitude of 6.2. These tremors reverberated through several northern regions of India, including the Delhi-NCR.

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The most powerful earthquake during this event originated in Dipayal district, located in western Nepal. It was situated 206 km southeast of Joshimath, a pilgrimage town in Uttarakhand, and 284 km north of Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh.

Earlier on September 4, Afghanistan experienced a 4.4 magnitude earthquake in Fayzabad. Furthermore, on August 28, another earthquake, measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale, shook parts of the country.

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