| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 222.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.531, 71.403 |
| UTC time | 1977-04-02 00:06:29.800 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, April 2, 1977 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Saturday, April 2, 1977 at 00:06 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 98.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 71.403 and latitude 36.531.
| Location | Fayzabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1977-04-02
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