Earthquake details

Friday, October 12, 1973 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Tajikistan on Friday, October 12, 1973 at 02:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Khorugh (Tajikistan - TJ), about 45.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 71.953 and latitude 37.747.

Magnitude 5.3
Alert Strong
Depth 11.0 km
Coordinates 37.747, 71.953
UTC time 1973-10-12 02:54:07.700
Location Khorugh
Country Tajikistan (TJ)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1973-10-12

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