| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 122.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.470, 71.524 |
| UTC time | 1978-02-11 07:17:07.800 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, February 11, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Saturday, February 11, 1978 at 07:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 110.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 71.524 and latitude 36.470.
| Location | Taloqan |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-02-11
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