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6.3 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan, after killing over 2,500 last week

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A picture of devastation from earthquake that hit Afghanistan last week on Saturday

New Delhi: 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.

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

Afghanistan earthquake death toll in Afghanistan earthquake Herat Province