| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 212.6 km |
| Coordinates | 36.402, 70.763 |
| UTC time | 1972-01-20 11:36:29.650 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, January 20, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Thursday, January 20, 1972 at 11:36 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 81.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 70.763 and latitude 36.402.
| Location | Fayzabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1972-01-20
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