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Live: Latest updates on Afghanistan's earthquakes – thousands dead in powerful quakes
Live: Latest updates on Afghanistan's earthquakes – thousands dead in powerful quakes

A powerful magnitude-6.3 quake followed by strong aftershocks in western Afghanistan killed more than 2,400 people on Saturday. According to local authorities, the most affected area is Zanda Jan district in Herat, where many villages have been "utterly destroyed," and over 9,000 people were injured. Rescue continues as help and support from many sides are underway. Join CGTN for the latest updates.

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Live: Latest updates on Afghanistan's earthquakes – thousands dead in powerful quakes

A powerful magnitude-6.3 quake followed by strong aftershocks in western Afghanistan killed more than 2,400 people on Saturday. According to local authorities, the most affected area is Zanda Jan district in Herat, where many villages have been "utterly destroyed," and over 9,000 people were injured. Rescue continues as help and support from many sides are underway. Join CGTN for the latest updates.