June 2022 Afghanistan earthquake

For the other earthquakes that struck Afghanistan in 2022, see January 2022 Afghanistan earthquakes and September 2022 Afghanistan earthquake.

June 2022 Afghanistan earthquake
A child stands amidst the rubble of a house
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 dateJune 22, 2022
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. intensityMMI IX (Violent)
AftershocksYes
Casualties1,052–1,163 killed, 1,627–2,976 injured

A 4.0-kilometre (2.5 mi) deep earthquake measuring magnitude (Mw ) 6.2 struck southeastern Afghanistan on 22 June 2022 at 01:24:36 AFT (on 21 June 2022 at 20:54:36 UTC).[2] The earthquake had a maximum Modified Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). There were 1,052–1,163 deaths and 1,627–2,976 injured in Afghanistan and Pakistan.[3][4] The worst affected provinces in Afghanistan were Paktika, Paktia, Khost and Nangarhar. Casualties and damage also occurred in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. At least 10,000 homes collapsed or were severely damaged.[5] The earthquake's shallow hypocenter, proximity to populated areas and low building quality contributed to its destructive effects. Shaking was felt over 500 km (310 mi) away by at least 119 million people,[6] including Pakistan's Punjab and parts of India and Iran.[7][8]

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  6. ^ "Afghanistan rocked by 6.1 magnitude quake leaving 280 dead, according to Taliban officials". Australia: ABC News. 22 June 2022. Archived from the original on 22 June 2022. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
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