Earthquake details

Saturday, May 24, 1986 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Saturday, May 24, 1986 at 15:31 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Pul-e Khumrī (Afghanistan - AF), about 31.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 69.065 and latitude 35.977.

Magnitude 5.0
Alert Strong
Depth 44.8 km
Coordinates 35.977, 69.065
UTC time 1986-05-24 15:31:52.630
Location Baghlan
Country Afghanistan (AF)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1986-05-24

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