| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 96.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.608, 69.702 |
| UTC time | 1973-05-12 22:25:03.800 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 12, 1973 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Saturday, May 12, 1973 at 22:25 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bāzārak (Afghanistan - AF), about 37.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 69.702 and latitude 35.608.
| Location | Bāzārak |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1973-05-12
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