| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 63.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.543, 71.106 |
| UTC time | 1971-05-09 19:26:33.850 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 9, 1971 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Sunday, May 9, 1971 at 19:26 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Asadābād (Afghanistan - AF), about 74.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 71.106 and latitude 35.543.
| Location | Asadābād |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1971-05-09
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