| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 65.0 km |
| Coordinates | 42.315, 82.788 |
| UTC time | 1949-01-03 18:11:22.390 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 3, 1949 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Monday, January 3, 1949 at 18:11 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kucha (China - CN), about 67.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 82.788 and latitude 42.315.
| Location | Kucha |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1949-01-03
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