| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 117.4 km |
| Coordinates | 35.711, 70.599 |
| UTC time | 2012-12-29 17:50:52.840 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 29, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 17:50 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Asadābād (Afghanistan - AF), about 105.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 70.599 and latitude 35.711.
| Location | Kabul |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2012-12-29
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