| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 41.160, 48.421 |
| UTC time | 1971-12-20 07:53:13.590 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 20, 1971 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Azerbaijan on Monday, December 20, 1971 at 07:53 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Xaçmaz (Azerbaijan - AZ), about 46.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 48.421 and latitude 41.160.
| Location | Xaçmaz |
| Country | Azerbaijan (AZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1971-12-20
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