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.

Magnitude 6.2
Alert Severe
Depth 113.5 km
Coordinates 38.373, 73.171
UTC time 1972-11-12 17:56:54.530
Location Khorugh
Country Tajikistan (TJ)
Severity Severe

Earthquake map 1972-11-12

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