| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 202.1 km |
| Coordinates | 36.480, 70.673 |
| UTC time | 1987-05-05 15:40:47.520 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 5, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Tuesday, May 5, 1987 at 15:40 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 71.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 70.673 and latitude 36.480.
| Location | Fayzabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1987-05-05
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