| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 41.216, 48.593 |
| UTC time | 1971-10-15 17:08:07.550 |
Earthquake details
Friday, October 15, 1971 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Azerbaijan on Friday, October 15, 1971 at 17:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Xaçmaz (Azerbaijan - AZ), about 32.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 48.593 and latitude 41.216.
| Location | Xaçmaz |
| Country | Azerbaijan (AZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1971-10-15
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