| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 96.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.077, 70.571 |
| UTC time | 1978-08-01 06:20:43.000 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 1, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Tuesday, August 1, 1978 at 06:20 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 115.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 70.571 and latitude 36.077.
| Location | Jalalabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-08-01
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