The number of deaths and injuries from the earthquake in Afghanistan was announced

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the earthquake was recorded at a magnitude of 6.3 and subsequent quakes occurred 35 km northwest of the city of Herat.

According to Reuters news; Mullah Jan Sayeq of Afghanistan’s Disaster Management Ministry said the figures were based on reports from the Zinda Jan district of Herat province.

He added that the earthquakes also shook the provinces of Farah and Badghis, where widespread damage to homes was reported, but there were no details yet on the loss of life.

It was also announced that emergency teams and volunteers were preparing to go to Herat and help the victims.

Local resident Naseema said the tremors caused panic in Herat: “People have abandoned their homes, we are all on the streets,” she wrote, adding that the tremors continued in the city.