June 2022 Afghanistan earthquake
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). 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. 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. 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, including Pakistan's Punjab and parts of India and Iran.
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| UTC time | 2022-06-21 20:54:36 |
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| ISC event | 624496986 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | June 22, 2022 |
| 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 | 33.02°N 69.46°E |
| Type | Strike-slip |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
| Aftershocks | Yes |
| Casualties | 1,052–1,163 killed, 1,627–2,976 injured |