| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 55.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.224, 68.456 |
| UTC time | 1976-08-01 08:12:52.100 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 1, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Sunday, August 1, 1976 at 08:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Baghlan (Afghanistan - AF), about 24.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 68.456 and latitude 36.224.
| Location | Baghlan |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-08-01
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