Soviet prediction of a major earthquake
January 1, 1979
On November 1, 1978, a magnitude 7 earthquake occurred north of the Pamir Mountains near the Tadjiskistan-Kirghizia border, 150 kilometers east of Garm in Soviet Central Asia. Although the earthquake was felt in Tashkent, Dushanbe, and the Fergana Valley, the epicentral area was uninhabited at that time of year, and no damage was reported.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Title | Soviet prediction of a major earthquake |
| Authors | D.W. Simpson |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Earthquake Information Bulletin (USGS) |
| Index ID | 70168591 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |