| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 37.643, 72.502 |
| UTC time | 1940-08-01 19:44:59.290 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, August 1, 1940 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Tajikistan on Thursday, August 1, 1940 at 19:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Khorugh (Tajikistan - TJ), about 85.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 72.502 and latitude 37.643.
| Location | Khorugh |
| Country | Tajikistan (TJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1940-08-01
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