| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 208.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.491, 70.949 |
| UTC time | 1974-05-17 13:45:13.800 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 17, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Friday, May 17, 1974 at 13:45 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 77.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 70.949 and latitude 36.491.
| Location | Fayzabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-05-17
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