| Magnitude | 6.9 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 20.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.831, 74.734 |
| UTC time | 1955-04-15 03:40:56.820 |
Earthquake details
Friday, April 15, 1955 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Friday, April 15, 1955 at 03:40 UTC with a magnitude of 6.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kashgar (China - CN), about 114.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 74.734 and latitude 39.831.
| Location | Kashgar |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1955-04-15
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