Earthquake details

Saturday, September 20, 2008 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Tajikistan on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 02:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Khorugh (Tajikistan - TJ), about 190.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 73.457 and latitude 38.313.

Magnitude 5.3
Alert Strong
Depth 146.1 km
Coordinates 38.313, 73.457
UTC time 2008-09-20 02:54:36.970
Location Khorugh
Country Tajikistan (TJ)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 2008-09-20

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