Afghanistan province struck with another major earthquake just week on from deadly tremors

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A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck western Afghanistan on Sunday, just over a week after strong quakes and aftershocks killed thousands of people and flattened entire villages in the same region.The US Geological Survey said the latest quake's epicentre was about 21 miles outside Herat, the provincial capital, and five miles below the surface.Save the Children said four people had died and that Herat Regional Hospital had received 153 injured.

Everything in the Baloch area of Rabat Sangi district had collapsed. Several villages had been destroyed, according to the aid group.

Authorities had given lower casualty numbers.Sayed Kazim Rafiqi, 42, a Herat city resident, said he had never seen such devastation before with the majority of houses damaged and "people terrified".Mr Rafiqi and others had headed to the hospital to donate much-needed blood. "We have to help in any way possible," he said.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

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