| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 41.116, 48.415 |
| UTC time | 1971-12-20 01:41:06.950 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 20, 1971 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Azerbaijan on Monday, December 20, 1971 at 01:41 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Xaçmaz (Azerbaijan - AZ), about 50.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 48.415 and latitude 41.116.
| Location | Göyçay |
| Country | Azerbaijan (AZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1971-12-20
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