| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.994, 73.672 |
| UTC time | 1938-05-24 09:37:32.170 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 24, 1938 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Tajikistan on Tuesday, May 24, 1938 at 09:37 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Khorugh (Tajikistan - TJ), about 195.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 73.672 and latitude 36.994.
| Location | Khorugh |
| Country | Tajikistan (TJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1938-05-24
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