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