| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 113.5 km |
| Coordinates | 38.373, 73.171 |
| UTC time | 1972-11-12 17:56:54.530 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, November 12, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Tajikistan on Sunday, November 12, 1972 at 17:56 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Khorugh (Tajikistan - TJ), about 172.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 73.171 and latitude 38.373.
| Location | Khorugh |
| Country | Tajikistan (TJ) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1972-11-12
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