| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 141.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.279, 70.644 |
| UTC time | 1980-03-20 23:15:57.300 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, March 20, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Thursday, March 20, 1980 at 23:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 93.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 70.644 and latitude 36.279.
| Location | Fayzabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-03-20
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