| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 220.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.594, 71.083 |
| UTC time | 1978-08-08 00:01:46.400 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 8, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Tuesday, August 8, 1978 at 00:01 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 73.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 71.083 and latitude 36.594.
| Location | Fayzabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-08-08
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