| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 116.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.991, 69.718 |
| UTC time | 1974-12-30 04:47:44.300 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 30, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Monday, December 30, 1974 at 04:47 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bāzārak (Afghanistan - AF), about 77.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 69.718 and latitude 35.991.
| Location | Baghlan |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-12-30
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