| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.943, 66.869 |
| UTC time | 1939-09-06 11:27:39.980 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, September 6, 1939 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Wednesday, September 6, 1939 at 11:27 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Balkh (Afghanistan - AF), about 20.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 66.869 and latitude 36.943.
| Location | Balkh |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1939-09-06
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