Powerful 6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan, Data Under Review
Powerful 6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan, Data Under Review A significant 6.0-magnitude earthquake has struck Afghanistan, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The powerful temblor occurred late Sunday at 11:47 p.m. Afghanistan time, approximately 22 miles north of Bāsawul. Seismologists are currently reviewing available data, and the reported magnitude of the earthquake may be subject to revision as more information becomes available. The USGS also indicates that the shake-severity map, detailing areas with an intensity of 4 or…