| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 41.799, 81.964 |
| UTC time | 1939-03-17 12:12:33.970 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 17, 1939 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Friday, March 17, 1939 at 12:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kucha (China - CN), about 81.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 81.964 and latitude 41.799.
| Location | Kucha |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1939-03-17
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