| Magnitude | 7.4 |
| Alert | Extreme |
| Depth | 214.5 km |
| Coordinates | 36.372, 70.738 |
| UTC time | 1983-12-30 23:52:39.930 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 30, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Friday, December 30, 1983 at 23:52 UTC with a magnitude of 7.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 84.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 70.738 and latitude 36.372.
| Location | Fayzabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Extreme |
Earthquake map 1983-12-30
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