| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 28.0 km |
| Coordinates | 37.783, 71.185 |
| UTC time | 1976-01-16 17:10:13.100 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 16, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Tajikistan on Friday, January 16, 1976 at 17:10 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Khorugh (Tajikistan - TJ), about 46.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 71.185 and latitude 37.783.
| Location | Khorugh |
| Country | Tajikistan (TJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-01-16
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