| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 45.5 km |
| Coordinates | 41.013, 49.732 |
| UTC time | 1963-01-27 19:35:17.510 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 27, 1963 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Azerbaijan on Sunday, January 27, 1963 at 19:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Sumqayit (Azerbaijan - AZ), about 47.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 49.732 and latitude 41.013.
| Location | Sumqayit |
| Country | Azerbaijan (AZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1963-01-27
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