| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 154.7 km |
| Coordinates | 36.270, 70.645 |
| UTC time | 1991-02-23 12:33:23.790 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, February 23, 1991 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Saturday, February 23, 1991 at 12:33 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 94.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 70.645 and latitude 36.270.
| Location | Fayzabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1991-02-23
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