| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 185.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.483, 70.964 |
| UTC time | 1978-10-23 08:07:31.600 |
Earthquake details
Monday, October 23, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Monday, October 23, 1978 at 08:07 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 78.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 70.964 and latitude 36.483.
| Location | Fayzabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-10-23
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