| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 37.597, 72.579 |
| UTC time | 1970-04-23 18:02:16.780 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, April 23, 1970 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Tajikistan on Thursday, April 23, 1970 at 18:02 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Khorugh (Tajikistan - TJ), about 91.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 72.579 and latitude 37.597.
| Location | Khorugh |
| Country | Tajikistan (TJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1970-04-23
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