| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 44.392, 79.764 |
| UTC time | 1940-08-30 12:30:42.490 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 30, 1940 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kazakhstan on Friday, August 30, 1940 at 12:30 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Zharkent (Kazakhstan - KZ), about 31.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 79.764 and latitude 44.392.
| Location | Zharkent |
| Country | Kazakhstan (KZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1940-08-30
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