| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 37.397, 69.545 |
| UTC time | 1988-02-20 01:51:01.930 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, February 20, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Tajikistan on Saturday, February 20, 1988 at 01:51 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kŭlob (Tajikistan - TJ), about 61.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 69.545 and latitude 37.397.
| Location | Kŭlob |
| Country | Tajikistan (TJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-02-20
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