| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 227.8 km |
| Coordinates | 36.433, 70.133 |
| UTC time | 1998-03-21 18:22:28.460 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 21, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Saturday, March 21, 1998 at 18:22 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Taloqan (Afghanistan - AF), about 63.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 70.133 and latitude 36.433.
| Location | Khanabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1998-03-21
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