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Afghanistan: Earthquake: 2022/01/17
GLIDE: EQ-2022-000008-AFG
| Period | 2022/01/17 |
|---|---|
| Country or District | Afghanistan |
| Event Type | Earthquake |
| Outline | A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck in Qadis District, Badghis Province in the Western Region of Afghanistan at 16:10 local time (UTC+4:30) on 17 January 2022. The earthquake was preceded by a smaller earthquake and was felt in Badghis, Ghor and Hirat Provinces. The earthquake reportedly resulted in human casualties and damages to homes and infrastructure in Qadis District, Badghis Province. |
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|---|---|---|
| Human Impact | Physical Impact | Others |
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Report/Articles
UNOCHA 2022/01/21
According to the information received from the local sources, the number of deaths due to the earthquake have risen to 27 people.
UNOCHA 2022/01/18
Initial reports indicate that 26 people were reportedly killed, four people injured, and hundreds of houses were damaged or destroyed.
Geographycal Data
ECHO 2022/01/18
Afghanistan | Earthquake of 5.3M of 17 January – DG ECHO Daily Map | 18/01/2022
USGS 2022/01/17
M 5.3 - 41 km E of Qala i Naw, Afghanistan