Afghanistan has been hit by two consecutive earthquakes in the western provinces of the country. At least 22 people have been reported dead and more than 700 buildings and homes damaged.
Today (January 18, 2022), the BBC news agency reported that two consecutive earthquakes occurred in western Afghanistan on January 17. So far, at least 22 people have died.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the earthquake had a magnitude of 4.9 and a magnitude of 5.3 respectively. Affects the province of Badghis in the northwest of the country. causing many buildings and houses to collapse
The two quakes struck about 50 kilometers (50 miles) from Qala-e-Naw, the capital of Badghis province, with the first in the afternoon, followed two hours later by another quake. The tremors were felt in the Qadis and Mugr regions.
Afghan officials said the raid damaged more than 700 homes. while the total number of deaths Four children were included and the death toll is expected to rise further.
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