| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 88.7 km |
| Coordinates | 36.714, 71.092 |
| UTC time | 1986-09-15 21:42:29.290 |
Earthquake details
Monday, September 15, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Monday, September 15, 1986 at 21:42 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 63.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 71.092 and latitude 36.714.
| Location | Fayzabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-09-15
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