| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 38.821, 74.669 |
| UTC time | 1956-05-08 19:50:06.860 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 8, 1956 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Tuesday, May 8, 1956 at 19:50 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kashgar (China - CN), about 134.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 74.669 and latitude 38.821.
| Location | Kashgar |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1956-05-08
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