| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 29.977, 101.429 |
| UTC time | 1955-10-01 06:29:58.460 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, October 1, 1955 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Saturday, October 1, 1955 at 06:29 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kangding (China - CN), about 51.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 101.429 and latitude 29.977.
| Location | Kangding |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1955-10-01
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