| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 22.900, 117.554 |
| UTC time | 1931-05-17 09:28:34.120 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 17, 1931 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Sunday, May 17, 1931 at 09:28 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chenghua (China - CN), about 101.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 117.554 and latitude 22.900.
| Location | Xiamen |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1931-05-17
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