| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 193.2 km |
| Coordinates | 36.369, 70.891 |
| UTC time | 1969-08-08 06:30:57.890 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 8, 1969 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Friday, August 8, 1969 at 06:30 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 87.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 70.891 and latitude 36.369.
| Location | Fayzabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1969-08-08
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