| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 34.749, 70.971 |
| UTC time | 1966-10-01 07:38:29.200 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, October 1, 1966 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Saturday, October 1, 1966 at 07:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Asadābād (Afghanistan - AF), about 21.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 70.971 and latitude 34.749.
| Location | Asadābād |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1966-10-01
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M 4.1
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