| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 229.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.475, 71.218 |
| UTC time | 1979-06-26 03:04:51.800 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, June 26, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Tuesday, June 26, 1979 at 03:04 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 91.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 71.218 and latitude 36.475.
| Location | Fayzabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-06-26
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