Multiple Earthquakes Strike Western Afghanistan, Leaving Death and Destruction in Their Wake

At least 14 people have been killed and 78 injured in a 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck western Afghanistan near the border with Iran. The quake caused damage to buildings, trapping people under rubble, and was followed by three powerful aftershocks. The city of Herat, considered the cultural capital of Afghanistan, was particularly affected. The region is prone to earthquakes due to its location near the junction of the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates.