| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 42.078, 83.790 |
| UTC time | 1949-02-24 05:28:06.840 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, February 24, 1949 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Thursday, February 24, 1949 at 05:28 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kucha (China - CN), about 81.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 83.790 and latitude 42.078.
| Location | Kucha |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1949-02-24
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