| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 46.5 km |
| Coordinates | 36.668, 71.247 |
| UTC time | 1986-07-17 15:46:37.020 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, July 17, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Thursday, July 17, 1986 at 15:46 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 77.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 71.247 and latitude 36.668.
| Location | Fayzabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-07-17
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