| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 37.065, 70.664 |
| UTC time | 1940-07-17 11:44:49.090 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, July 17, 1940 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Wednesday, July 17, 1940 at 11:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 9.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 70.664 and latitude 37.065.
| Location | Fayzabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1940-07-17
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