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).

June 2022 Afghanistan earthquake
damage by earthquake
June 2022 Afghanistan earthquake is located in Afghanistan
June 2022 Afghanistan earthquake
Kabul
Kabul
Islamabad
Islamabad
June 2022 Afghanistan earthquake is located in Pakistan
June 2022 Afghanistan earthquake
Kabul
Kabul
Islamabad
Islamabad
UTC time2022-06-21 20:54:36
ISC event624496986
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date2022-06-22 (2022-06-22)
Local time01:24:36 (UTC+04:30)
01:54:36 (UTC+05:00)
Magnitude6.2 Mw
Depth4.0 km (2.5 mi)
Epicenter33°01′N 69°28′E / 33.02°N 69.46°E / 33.02; 69.46[1]
TypeStrike-slip
Max. intensityIX (Violent)
AftershocksAt least 30, largest is a 5.1 Mww
Casualties1,163 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]

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References

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  1. International Seismological Centre. Event Bibliography. Thatcham, United Kingdom. [Event 624496986].
  2. "Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 shakes Afghanistan, Pakistan". Reuters. 2022-06-22. Archived from the original on 2022-06-22. Retrieved 2022-06-22.
  3. "Afghanistan rocked by 6.1 magnitude quake leaving 280 dead, according to Taliban officials". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 22 June 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2022.