May 1998 Afghanistan earthquake
Kabul | |
| UTC time | 1998-05-30 06:22:28 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 1109480 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | May 30, 1998 |
| Local time | 10:52:28 |
| Magnitude | 6.5 Mw |
| Depth | 30 km (19 mi) |
| Epicenter | 37°10′N 70°05′E / 37.17°N 70.09°E |
| Type | Strike-slip |
| Areas affected | Afghanistan |
| Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
| Casualties | 4,000–4,500 dead 10,000 injured |
An earthquake occurred in northern Afghanistan on May 30, 1998, at 06:22 UTC in Takhar Province, with a moment magnitude of 6.5 and a maximum modified Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). At the time, the Afghan Civil War was underway; the affected area was controlled by the United Islamic Front for the Salvation of Afghanistan (the "Northern Alliance").