Back-to-back temblors hit Afghanistan, more than 4,000 feared killed

Another 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan on October 11, in the western part of the country where tremors killed over 2,400 people just days ago. (Photo by Ebrahim Noroozi/AP)

A dog waits for its owners in the vicinity of a house that was destroyed by the earthquake, in Herat province in Afghanistan, killing all of its inhabitants. (Photo by Ebrahim Noroozi/AP)

Teams from an aid group described the destruction near Herat as much worse than initially feared with entire villages flattened. (Photo by Omid Haqjoo/AP)

Neighbouring Pakistan said it was in contact with Afghan authorities to get an assessment of the urgent needs. (Photo by AP)

Afghans sitting in what used to be a courtyard of their destroyed homes. (Photo by AP)

Nearly 100 tonnes of humanitarian aid from Uzbekistan including food, tents, and blankets, arrived in Afghanistan for earthquake-affected people in Herat. (Photo by AP)

An Afghan man carrying the body of his family member. (Photo by AP)

China's ambassador to Afghanistan, Zhao Xing, said his government and the country's charitable institutions were ready to provide every assistance to the earthquake-hit nation. (Photo by Omid Haqjoo/AP)

Many of the 3,000 people killed are being laid to rest in mass burials. (Photo by AP)

Two little girls, who survived the catastrophic earthquake, in the Herat province of Afghanistan. (Photo by Ebrahim Noroozi/AP)

WHO Teams are on the ground ensuring the injured get the medical help they need and saving lives. (Photo by AP)

Official reports show that there have been 2,445 deaths and 2,440 injuries following the earthquake in Herat Province. However, data verification remains a challenge, and the numbers may change. (Photo by AP)