| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 221.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.393, 70.716 |
| UTC time | 1978-01-16 03:20:05.300 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 16, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Monday, January 16, 1978 at 03:20 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 81.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 70.716 and latitude 36.393.
| Location | Fayzabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-01-16
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