An earthquake measuring moment magnitude (Mw ) 6.2 struck the border region between Afghanistan and Pakistan on 22 June 2022 at 02:24 Afghanistan Time (UTC+4:30). According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake measured Mwb 5.9 and occurred at a depth of ten kilometres (6.2 mi).[1] It was felt over 500 km (310 mi) away by at least 119 million people,[2] in parts of India, in Pakistan's capital Islamabad, eastern Punjab province, and in Iran.[3][4]