| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 25.9 km |
| Coordinates | 33.041, 69.846 |
| UTC time | 1971-09-06 00:33:26.560 |
Earthquake details
Monday, September 6, 1971 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Monday, September 6, 1971 at 00:33 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Khōst (Afghanistan - AF), about 33.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 69.846 and latitude 33.041.
| Location | Khōst |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1971-09-06
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