Afghanistan earthquake death toll at 500: Red Crescent
The multiple quakes on Saturday hit 35 km (20 miles) northwest of the city of Herat, with one measuring 6.3 magnitude, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.

Reuters
- Oct 8, 2023,
- Updated Oct 8, 2023 10:21 AM IST
Powerful earthquakes in Afghanistan killed 500 people, according to the latest information, Red Crescent spokesman Erfanullah Sharafzoi said on Sunday.
The multiple quakes on Saturday hit 35 km (20 miles) northwest of the city of Herat, with one measuring 6.3 magnitude, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.
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Powerful earthquakes in Afghanistan killed 500 people, according to the latest information, Red Crescent spokesman Erfanullah Sharafzoi said on Sunday.
The multiple quakes on Saturday hit 35 km (20 miles) northwest of the city of Herat, with one measuring 6.3 magnitude, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.
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