| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 24.6 km |
| Coordinates | 34.151, 69.544 |
| UTC time | 1986-01-12 20:14:52.820 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 12, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Sunday, January 12, 1986 at 20:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kabul (Afghanistan - AF), about 54.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 69.544 and latitude 34.151.
| Location | Kabul |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-01-12
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