| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 215.6 km |
| Coordinates | 36.384, 70.719 |
| UTC time | 1981-07-08 03:59:00.990 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, July 8, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Wednesday, July 8, 1981 at 03:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 82.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 70.719 and latitude 36.384.
| Location | Fayzabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-07-08
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