| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 173.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.490, 70.892 |
| UTC time | 1974-09-05 18:33:25.300 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, September 5, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Thursday, September 5, 1974 at 18:33 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 75.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 70.892 and latitude 36.490.
| Location | Fayzabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-09-05
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