June 2022 Afghanistan earthquake
earthquake in the Afghanistan-Pakistan border region
An earthquake, about moment magnitude (Mw ) 6.2, hit the Durand Line, between Afghanistan and Pakistan on 22 June 2022 at 02:24 Afghanistan Time (UTC+4:30).
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UTC time | 2022-06-21 20:54:36 |
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ISC event | 624496986 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 2022-06-22 |
Local time | 01:24:36 (UTC+04:30) 01:54:36 (UTC+05:00) |
Magnitude | 6.2 Mw |
Depth | 4.0 km (2.5 mi) |
Epicenter | 33°01′N 69°28′E / 33.02°N 69.46°E[1] |
Type | Strike-slip |
Max. intensity | IX (Violent) |
Aftershocks | At least 30, largest is a 5.1 Mww |
Casualties | 1,163 killed, 6,027+ injured |
The earthquake destroyed many houses in Afghanistan. It was felt in the southern parts of India and Pakistan's capital Islamabad and eastern Punjab province.[2] At least 1000 people were killed and 1500 were injured.[3]
Related pages
changeReferences
change- ↑ International Seismological Centre. Event Bibliography. Thatcham, United Kingdom. [Event 624496986].
- ↑ "Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 shakes Afghanistan, Pakistan". Reuters. 2022-06-22. Archived from the original on 2022-06-22. Retrieved 2022-06-22.
- ↑ "Afghanistan rocked by 6.1 magnitude quake leaving 280 dead, according to Taliban officials". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 22 June 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2022.