www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-67039463
The United States Geological Survey said the quake’s epicenter was about 40 kilometers (25 miles) northwest of Herat city. It was followed by three very strong aftershocks, measuring magnitude 6.3, 5.9 and 5.5, as well as lesser shocks.
apnews.com/article/earthquake-herat-afghanistan-ba6f50c0cd0590f179756077f5f01393
Hundreds of people are feared dead after a powerful earthquake hit western Afghanistan, near the Iranian border.
Some estimates put the death toll much higher. The 6.3 magnitude quake devastated at least 12 villages near the city of Herat on Saturday.
There were powerful aftershocks. Survivors described their terror as buildings collapsed around them.
Rescue workers worked through the night trying to find survivors trapped beneath the rubble.
h/t 16 Blocks