| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 209.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.450, 70.723 |
| UTC time | 2023-08-05 16:01:49.816 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 5, 2023 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 16:01 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 75.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 70.723 and latitude 36.450.
| Location | Fayzabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2023-08-05
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