Earthquake details

Tuesday, August 19, 1986 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Tajikistan on Tuesday, August 19, 1986 at 10:22 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Khorugh (Tajikistan - TJ), about 33.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 71.934 and latitude 37.519.

Magnitude 5.1
Alert Strong
Depth 33.0 km
Coordinates 37.519, 71.934
UTC time 1986-08-19 10:22:09.650
Location Khorugh
Country Tajikistan (TJ)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1986-08-19

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