| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 34.022, 86.338 |
| UTC time | 1970-03-16 03:47:03.810 |
Earthquake details
Monday, March 16, 1970 Earthquake
The earthquake hit western Xizang on Monday, March 16, 1970 at 03:47 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mugala, about 528.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 86.338 and latitude 34.022.
| Location | western Xizang |
| Country | western Xizang |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1970-03-16
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