| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 227.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.620, 71.274 |
| UTC time | 1978-04-21 15:22:57.600 |
Earthquake details
Friday, April 21, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Friday, April 21, 1978 at 15:22 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 82.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 71.274 and latitude 36.620.
| Location | Fayzabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-04-21
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