| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 119.6 km |
| Coordinates | 37.290, 71.730 |
| UTC time | 1986-09-17 12:08:09.460 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, September 17, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Tajikistan on Wednesday, September 17, 1986 at 12:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Khorugh (Tajikistan - TJ), about 27.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 71.730 and latitude 37.290.
| Location | Khorugh |
| Country | Tajikistan (TJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-09-17
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