| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 23.219, 101.221 |
| UTC time | 1938-10-26 03:27:49.300 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, October 26, 1938 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Wednesday, October 26, 1938 at 03:27 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Simao (China - CN), about 54.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 101.221 and latitude 23.219.
| Location | Simao |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1938-10-26
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