| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 93.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.834, 71.327 |
| UTC time | 1980-02-01 18:51:55.100 |
Earthquake details
Friday, February 1, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Friday, February 1, 1980 at 18:51 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 73.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 71.327 and latitude 36.834.
| Location | Fayzabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-02-01
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