| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 212.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.448, 70.451 |
| UTC time | 1968-01-29 05:00:10.650 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 29, 1968 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Monday, January 29, 1968 at 05:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 75.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 70.451 and latitude 36.448.
| Location | Taloqan |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1968-01-29
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