| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 196.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.514, 70.903 |
| UTC time | 1979-08-14 14:24:31.800 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 14, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Tuesday, August 14, 1979 at 14:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 73.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 70.903 and latitude 36.514.
| Location | Fayzabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-08-14
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