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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   Kabul Islamabad  Kabul Islamabad | |
| UTC time | 2022-06-21 20:54:36 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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. At least 1000 people were killed and 1500 were injured.
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