January 2022 Afghanistan earthquake

An earthquake happened in Badghis Province, Afghanistan, on 17 January 2022. It left 26 people dead, and five injured.[1][2][3] It was a 5.6 magnitude earthquake.[1]

The earthquake destroyed hundreds of homes in northwestern Afghanistan.[4]

References
  1. "Magnitude 5.6 quake hits western Afghanistan, killing more than 20". Devdiscourse. 17 January 2022. Archived from the original on 18 January 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  2. "Number of killed in earthquake in Afghanistan rises to 22".
  3. "At least 12 killed in Afghan earthquake - district official". news24.com. January 17, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
  4. "Erdbeben (M5.4) Afghanistan; 17. Januar, 12:40 Uhr" (in German). 17 January 2022.




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