| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 41.844, 82.603 |
| UTC time | 1963-12-18 06:40:08.010 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, December 18, 1963 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Wednesday, December 18, 1963 at 06:40 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kucha (China - CN), about 30.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 82.603 and latitude 41.844.
| Location | Kucha |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1963-12-18
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