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The Jhung (L5) meteorite fell in Punjab, Pakistan, on the ?? June, 1873.
A total recovered weight of 5.9 kg was recovered.

Latitude: 31° 18'N, Longitude: 72° 23'E

When the Jhung chondrite fell in 1873 in West Punjab, Pakistan, some natives believed that it was a warning from heaven because of the evil deeds of mankind.
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Jhung 3I°I8'N. 72°23' E Lyallpur district, Punjab, Pakistan Fall 1873, June, 15:00 hrs.
After detonations, four stones, of 6lb, 4lb, 2lb and 1lb, fell in villages, in a line from south to north, in the district of Jhang.

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