| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 205.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.522, 70.568 |
| UTC time | 2024-10-16 18:56:51.147 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 18:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 66.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 70.568 and latitude 36.522.
| Location | Taloqan |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2024-10-16
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