| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 30.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.330, 69.423 |
| UTC time | 1966-12-06 02:30:52.630 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 6, 1966 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Tuesday, December 6, 1966 at 02:30 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Taloqan (Afghanistan - AF), about 46.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 69.423 and latitude 36.330.
| Location | Khanabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1966-12-06
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