Herat, October 11: Another strong earthquake has shaken part of western Afghanistan where a quake on Saturday killed more than 2,000. The 6.3-magnitude earthquake Wednesday morning was about 28 kilometers outside the capital of Herat province, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Earthquake in Afghanistan: Quake of Magnitude 6.3 Jolts Western Part of Country Days After Tremors Killed Nearly 3000 People.

The earlier quake that struck Herat was also 6.3 magnitude and has been followed by several strong aftershocks.

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