| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 40.6 km |
| Coordinates | 37.028, 72.914 |
| UTC time | 1988-07-20 06:20:51.470 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, July 20, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Tajikistan on Wednesday, July 20, 1988 at 06:20 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Khorugh (Tajikistan - TJ), about 131.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 72.914 and latitude 37.028.
| Location | Khorugh |
| Country | Tajikistan (TJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-07-20
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