| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 45.772, 83.767 |
| UTC time | 1940-02-05 07:59:30.900 |
Earthquake details
Monday, February 5, 1940 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Monday, February 5, 1940 at 07:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Emin (China - CN), about 84.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 83.767 and latitude 45.772.
| Location | Karamay |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1940-02-05
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