| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 186.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.495, 70.903 |
| UTC time | 1980-08-18 18:01:30.200 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 18, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Monday, August 18, 1980 at 18:01 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 74.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 70.903 and latitude 36.495.
| Location | Fayzabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-08-18
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