| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 135.0 km |
| Coordinates | 37.646, 72.150 |
| UTC time | 1991-08-20 08:46:40.580 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 20, 1991 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Tajikistan on Tuesday, August 20, 1991 at 08:46 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Khorugh (Tajikistan - TJ), about 55.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 72.150 and latitude 37.646.
| Location | Khorugh |
| Country | Tajikistan (TJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1991-08-20
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Afghanistan · 2026-02-25 11:12 UTC
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