| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.150, 122.058 |
| UTC time | 1940-08-05 09:55:11.180 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 5, 1940 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Monday, August 5, 1940 at 09:55 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Eiko (China - CN), about 59.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 122.058 and latitude 40.150.
| Location | Eiko |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1940-08-05
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