| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 20.0 km |
| Coordinates | 43.629, 86.559 |
| UTC time | 1953-04-24 23:38:38.380 |
Earthquake details
Friday, April 24, 1953 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Friday, April 24, 1953 at 23:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Changji (China - CN), about 73.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 86.559 and latitude 43.629.
| Location | Ürümqi |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1953-04-24
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