According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a new 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck Herat, marking the province’s third earthquake of the day.

The head of information and culture of Badakhshan province has confirmed the occurrence of a 5.1 magnitude earthquake in Ashkashim district of this province and says that the possible losses and casualties are not known yet.

A powerful earthquake rocked Anchorage on Friday, violently shaking homes and businesses, sending scared residents into the streets and damaging buildings in Alaska's largest city.