| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 37.616, 69.837 |
| UTC time | 1940-10-05 14:44:39.350 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, October 5, 1940 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Tajikistan on Saturday, October 5, 1940 at 14:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kŭlob (Tajikistan - TJ), about 33.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 69.837 and latitude 37.616.
| Location | Kŭlob |
| Country | Tajikistan (TJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1940-10-05
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