| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 228.7 km |
| Coordinates | 36.355, 71.085 |
| UTC time | 1981-05-02 16:04:55.600 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 2, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Saturday, May 2, 1981 at 16:04 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 96.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 71.085 and latitude 36.355.
| Location | Fayzabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1981-05-02
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