| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.662, 71.168 |
| UTC time | 1986-02-17 12:36:15.610 |
Earthquake details
Monday, February 17, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Monday, February 17, 1986 at 12:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 72.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 71.168 and latitude 36.662.
| Location | Fayzabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-02-17
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