| Magnitude | 6.4 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 235.6 km |
| Coordinates | 36.479, 71.086 |
| UTC time | 1998-02-20 12:18:06.230 |
Earthquake details
Friday, February 20, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Friday, February 20, 1998 at 12:18 UTC with a magnitude of 6.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 84.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 71.086 and latitude 36.479.
| Location | Fayzabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1998-02-20
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