Second Earthquake Shakes Afghanistan Again

In the heart of a serene morning, chaos shattered Herat. The epicenter of Saturday’s quake, just 40 kilometers from the provincial capital, left a trail of devastation in its wake. Aftershocks, including a potent 6.3 magnitude tremor, continued the torment as Second Earthquake Shakes Afghanistan Again.

Taliban officials shared grim news, citing over 2,000 lives lost in Herat due to the earlier quakes. The aftermath, they say, left thousands wounded, though a detailed breakdown of casualties remains elusive.

Today, as we seek information about the damage wrought by the latest quake, one thing is clear – the villages in this dusty, arid region now lie in ruins, silenced by grief.

Tragic Destruction:

In Naib Rafi, a village that once bustled with 2,500 souls, stories of survival are rare. Few emerged unscathed, except for those working outside when the earth convulsed. The survivors, with hearts heavy, toil tirelessly to create mass graves, their own solemn tribute to the fallen.

Over 100, injured and hurting, found their way to the hospitals, but what lies ahead is uncertain. Many, robbed of their homes, sleep under the open sky. Blankets, food, and supplies are scarce, a stark reminder of their plight.

In central Herat, where some homes still stand, eyewitnesses share harrowing tales. The tremors tore through the night, jolting them from slumber. Fearful, they fled barefoot to the city’s outskirts, where tents have become their shelter since the first quake.

The tremor’s epicenter, Zindajan, a remote district 40 kilometers from Herat, paints a grim picture. Once cozy homes now lie as rubble. Afghanistan, perched near the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plate junction, grapples with frequent earthquakes, especially in the Hindu Kush mountain range.

The resilience of Herat’s people shines through, but their suffering is immense. As aid agencies mobilize, this rugged land, marked by beauty and strength, will rise again.