| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 37.254, 72.805 |
| UTC time | 1969-08-26 03:23:14.570 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 26, 1969 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Tuesday, August 26, 1969 at 03:23 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Khorugh (Afghanistan - AF), about 113.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 72.805 and latitude 37.254.
| Location | Fayzabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1969-08-26
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