7.2 Earthquake in Turkmenistan

USGS Earthquake Bulletin

00/12/06 17:11:07 UTC 39.69N 54.86E Depth: 33.0 km 7.2Mw TURKMENISTAN 95 miles (150 km) WNW of Gyzylarbat, Turkmenistan

The following is a release by the United States Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center: A major earthquake occurred about 95 miles (150 km) west-northwest of Gyzylarbat, Turkmenistan at 10:11 AM MST today, Dec 6, 2000 (10:11 PM local time in Turkmenistan). A PRELIMINARY MAGNITUDE OF 7.2 WAS COMPUTED FOR THIS EARTHQUAKE. The magnitude and location may change slightly as additional data are received from other seismograph stations. No reports of damage or casualties have been received at this time; however, this earthquake may have caused substantial damage and casualties due to its location and size.