| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.901, 66.766 |
| UTC time | 2001-04-17 05:08:19.890 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, April 17, 2001 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 05:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Balkh (Afghanistan - AF), about 19.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 66.766 and latitude 36.901.
| Location | Balkh |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2001-04-17
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