| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 55.0 km |
| Coordinates | 41.653, 49.517 |
| UTC time | 1968-10-05 15:12:51.740 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, October 5, 1968 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Azerbaijan on Saturday, October 5, 1968 at 15:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Xaçmaz (Azerbaijan - AZ), about 62.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 49.517 and latitude 41.653.
| Location | Xaçmaz |
| Country | Azerbaijan (AZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1968-10-05
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