| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 42.735, 88.450 |
| UTC time | 1936-05-19 16:24:20.960 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 19, 1936 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Tuesday, May 19, 1936 at 16:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Turpan (China - CN), about 64.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 88.450 and latitude 42.735.
| Location | Turpan |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1936-05-19
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