| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 59.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.952, 49.762 |
| UTC time | 1968-05-11 12:12:47.660 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 11, 1968 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Azerbaijan on Saturday, May 11, 1968 at 12:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Sumqayit (Azerbaijan - AZ), about 41.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 49.762 and latitude 40.952.
| Location | Sumqayit |
| Country | Azerbaijan (AZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1968-05-11
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