| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 197.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.417, 70.896 |
| UTC time | 1981-04-28 17:54:17.200 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, April 28, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Tuesday, April 28, 1981 at 17:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 82.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 70.896 and latitude 36.417.
| Location | Fayzabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-04-28
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