| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 42.001, 83.514 |
| UTC time | 1940-03-17 15:08:25.390 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, March 17, 1940 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Sunday, March 17, 1940 at 15:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kucha (China - CN), about 57.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 83.514 and latitude 42.001.
| Location | Kucha |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1940-03-17
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