June 2022 Afghanistan earthquake

June 2022 Afghanistan earthquake
damage by earthquake
Kabul
Islamabad
Kabul
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

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).

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]

References

  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.