| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 13.5 km |
| Coordinates | 24.124, 102.837 |
| UTC time | 1970-03-12 18:09:52.340 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, March 12, 1970 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Thursday, March 12, 1970 at 18:09 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Yuxi (China - CN), about 39.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 102.837 and latitude 24.124.
| Location | Yuxi |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1970-03-12
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