Earthquake Hits Tajikistan
An earthquake struck Tajikistan today, about 55 miles (90 kilometers) northwest of Karakul. The preliminary magnitude was 5.0, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Details from the USGS:
Date-Time:
21 Jun 2011 14:47:36 UTC
21 Jun 2011 07:47:36 near epicenter
Location: 39.235 N, 72.559 E
Depth: 6.3 miles (10.2 km)
Distances from epicenter:
80 km (49 miles) SW of Sary-Tash, Kyrgyzstan
90 km (55 miles) WNW of Karakul, Tajikistan
144 km (89 miles) SSE of Farghona (Fergana), Uzbekistan
335 km (208 miles) ENE of DUSHANBE, Tajikistan
This article will be updated if the event proves significant.
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