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CDP-G Press Statement on Herat Earthquake

It is with profound sadness that we address today on behalf of our organization the devastating earthquake that struck Herat province of Afghanistan. We stand in solidarity with the people who have been tragically affected by a powerful earthquake that struck their region.


A devastating earthquake, measuring 6.3 in magnitude, occurred near the Iranian border in western Afghanistan, specifically impacting the province of Herat. This calamity has left hundreds of people dead, with the initial estimates suggesting a figure exceeding 2,000 casualties.