| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.863, 69.979 |
| UTC time | 1999-03-20 16:21:04.160 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 20, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Saturday, March 20, 1999 at 16:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Taloqan (Afghanistan - AF), about 42.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 69.979 and latitude 36.863.
| Location | Taloqan |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-03-20
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