| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 222.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.486, 70.155 |
| UTC time | 1979-09-24 08:46:41.600 |
Earthquake details
Monday, September 24, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Monday, September 24, 1979 at 08:46 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Taloqan (Afghanistan - AF), about 62.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 70.155 and latitude 36.486.
| Location | Khanabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-09-24
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