| Magnitude | 7.5 |
| Alert | Extreme |
| Depth | 228.7 km |
| Coordinates | 36.563, 70.698 |
| UTC time | 1949-03-04 10:19:31.060 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 4, 1949 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Friday, March 4, 1949 at 10:19 UTC with a magnitude of 7.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 62.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 70.698 and latitude 36.563.
| Location | Fayzabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Extreme |
Earthquake map 1949-03-04
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