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Highlights
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6.3 magnitude earthquake hit the western region in Afghanistan on 7 October 2023.
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Another 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Herat at5:11amon11 October, followed by at least three aftershocks.
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At least, 17,000 people have been affected across five districts: Zindajan, Gulran, Kushk/Rabat-e-Sangai, Kohsan and Injil in the western part of Herat Province.
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Health Cluster reached 11,911 affected people through 15 partners in four highly affected districts (Zindajan, Injil, Khosan and Herat).
Overview:
A succession of devastating earthquakes, notably a 6.3 magnitude tremor on October 7, 2023, and a second 6.3 magnitude quake on October 11, have left people in Herat, Afghanistan, in a constant state of unease and panic.
As of 11 October 2023, more than 17,000 people are estimated to be affected across five districts: Zindajan, Gulran, Kushk/Rabat-e-Sangai, Kohsan and Injil in the western part of Herat Province. At least 1,714 homes across Zindajan (1,373), Gulran (295), and Kushk/Rabaat-e-Sangai (46) have been completely destroyed on 7 October, and a significant damage has been reported due to the earthquake on 11 October 2023.
At the 650-bed Herat Regional Hospital, which receives those injured by the earthquake, a total of 698 patients had been admitted since 7 October 2023. Currently, 17 patients are hospitalized in the regional hospital, and 53 were discharged today. Remaining patients were discharged in the previous days.
By 11 October, WHO along with 15 other Health Cluster partners, managed to reach 11,911 individuals across affected districts: Zindajan (9,170), Injil (1,296), Khosan (205) and Herat city (1,240). Affected communities continue to be supported with health care, medicines and medical supplies.