| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 204.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.449, 70.698 |
| UTC time | 2021-01-16 20:02:46.900 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 16, 2021 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 20:02 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 75.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 70.698 and latitude 36.449.
| Location | Fayzabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2021-01-16
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