NURGAL, Kunar — According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 6.0 magnitude quake rocked near Asadābād Sunday night.

At 19:17 UTC (23:47 local time), the region was hit by a tremor. The earthquake slammed at a depth of 8 km, with its epicenter roughly 35 km west-southwest of Asadābād.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the quake, you can report it through the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 169 online responses from individuals indicating that they experienced the tremor. According to the USGS DYFI report, residents in multiple cities, including Lahore, Srīnagar, Rawalpindi and Islamabad, reported feeling severe to violent shaking from the earthquake.

Impact and estimated losses

Red alert for shaking-related fatalities. High casualties are probable and the disaster is likely widespread. Past events with this alert level have required a national or international level response. Orange alert for economic losses. Significant damage is likely. Estimated economic losses are 0-7% GDP of Afghanistan. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides and liquefaction that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are extremely vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though some resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are adobe block and informal (metal, timber, GI etc.) construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey