| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 126.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.992, 70.581 |
| UTC time | 1973-01-12 23:39:25.900 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 12, 1973 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Friday, January 12, 1973 at 23:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bāzārak (Afghanistan - AF), about 122.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 70.581 and latitude 35.992.
| Location | Jalalabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1973-01-12
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