Afghanistan earthquake: Photos narrate horrific aftermath

By Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao

Published on Oct 08, 2023 04:08 pm IST

The Saturday quakes in the western Afghanistan hit 35 km northwest of the city of Herat, with one of 6.3 magnitude, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.

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A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck western Afghanistan on Saturday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). This was followed by four significant aftershocks with epicenters close to the region's largest city. The Taliban administration reported that more than 2,000 people lost their lives, and over 9,000 were injured in what is considered the deadliest earthquake in the quake-prone, mountainous country in years.(AFP)

Published on Oct 08, 2023 04:08 pm IST

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck western Afghanistan on Saturday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). This was followed by four significant aftershocks with epicenters close to the region's largest city. The Taliban administration reported that more than 2,000 people lost their lives, and over 9,000 were injured in what is considered the deadliest earthquake in the quake-prone, mountainous country in years.(AFP)

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Mullah Jan Sayeq, a spokesman for the National Disaster Management Authority, addressed the media in Kabul on Sunday, revealing that 2,053 individuals had lost their lives, 9,240 were injured, and 1,320 houses were damaged. This marked a significant increase from the initial report by the Red Crescent, which had stated 500 deaths earlier on Sunday.(AFP)

Published on Oct 08, 2023 04:08 pm IST

Mullah Jan Sayeq, a spokesman for the National Disaster Management Authority, addressed the media in Kabul on Sunday, revealing that 2,053 individuals had lost their lives, 9,240 were injured, and 1,320 houses were damaged. This marked a significant increase from the initial report by the Red Crescent, which had stated 500 deaths earlier on Sunday.(AFP)

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The epicenter of the earthquake was located near Herat city, as confirmed by the US Geological Survey. Following the initial quake, there were strong aftershocks, including another one measuring 6.3 magnitude that occurred half an hour later.(AFP)

Published on Oct 08, 2023 04:08 pm IST

The epicenter of the earthquake was located near Herat city, as confirmed by the US Geological Survey. Following the initial quake, there were strong aftershocks, including another one measuring 6.3 magnitude that occurred half an hour later.(AFP)

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The affected individuals received medical care, with 202 public health facilities available in Herat province. One of these facilities is the major regional hospital where 500 casualties were taken, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Sunday.(X/@UNICEFAfg)

Published on Oct 08, 2023 04:08 pm IST

The affected individuals received medical care, with 202 public health facilities available in Herat province. One of these facilities is the major regional hospital where 500 casualties were taken, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Sunday.(X/@UNICEFAfg)

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These earthquakes on Saturday, which struck the western part of the country, occurred 35 km (20 miles) northwest of the city of Herat. The US Geological Survey noted that these quakes were among the deadliest in the world during a year that had already seen significant seismic events, such as the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria in February, which claimed an estimated 50,000 lives.(X/@UNICEFAfg)

Published on Oct 08, 2023 04:08 pm IST

These earthquakes on Saturday, which struck the western part of the country, occurred 35 km (20 miles) northwest of the city of Herat. The US Geological Survey noted that these quakes were among the deadliest in the world during a year that had already seen significant seismic events, such as the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria in February, which claimed an estimated 50,000 lives.(X/@UNICEFAfg)

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On Sunday, in Herat, people made desperate efforts to rescue the injured and retrieve the bodies from under the rubble using their bare hands. Survivors and victims were trapped beneath collapsed buildings, their faces covered in grey dust.(X/@UNICEFAfg)

Published on Oct 08, 2023 04:08 pm IST

On Sunday, in Herat, people made desperate efforts to rescue the injured and retrieve the bodies from under the rubble using their bare hands. Survivors and victims were trapped beneath collapsed buildings, their faces covered in grey dust.(X/@UNICEFAfg)

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Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao

Nirmitha Rao is a journalist at Hindustan Times, covering political and human interest stories with a keen focus on science and environmental journalism. Read Less ...Read More

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