Afghanistan, Pakistan: Magnitude-6.1 earthquake occurs near shared border at around 01:24 AFT June 22

Event

A magnitude-6.1 earthquake occurred in the Afghanistan-Pakistan border region at around 01:24 AFT June 22. The epicenter was about 44 km (27 miles) southwest of Khost, Afghanistan. Moderate-to-heavy shaking was probably felt in areas near the epicenter, with lighter shaking likely felt as far as Kabul and Peshawar. Significant damage is possible in the tremor zone in connection with this earthquake, particularly near the epicenter.

This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.

Advice

Plan accordingly for aftershocks. Consider vacating multistory buildings if operating in affected areas until authorities confirm their structural integrity. Allow additional time for air and road travel, as aftershocks may prompt brief disruptions. Seek updated information on road conditions before driving in hilly areas in the affected region due to potential landslides.