| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.839, 66.647 |
| UTC time | 2021-10-05 07:59:57.259 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 07:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Balkh (Afghanistan - AF), about 24.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 66.647 and latitude 36.839.
| Location | Balkh |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2021-10-05
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