| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 174.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.489, 70.861 |
| UTC time | 2016-02-21 09:12:08.130 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, February 21, 2016 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 09:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 74.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 70.861 and latitude 36.489.
| Location | Fayzabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2016-02-21
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