January 2022 Afghanistan earthquakes
| UTC time | 2022-01-17 11:40:08 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 621723883 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| ComCat | |
| Local date | January 17, 2022 |
| Local time | 16:10 |
| Magnitude | 4.9 Mw |
| 5.3 Mw | |
| Depth | 10.0 km (6.2 mi) |
| Epicenter | 34°56′46″N 63°34′48″E / 34.946°N 63.580°E |
| Areas affected | Western Afghanistan |
| Total damage | Severe |
| Max. intensity | MMI VI (Strong) |
| Casualties | 30 dead, 49 injured |
An earthquake measuring Mw 4.9, followed by a 5.3 Mw mainshock struck Badghis Province, Afghanistan, on January 17, 2022. The earthquake led to a large number of casualties for the tremor's magnitude, with 30 dead and 49 injured. The earthquake destroyed hundreds of homes in northwestern Afghanistan.