| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.852, 77.165 |
| UTC time | 1970-10-15 03:55:15.900 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, October 15, 1970 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Thursday, October 15, 1970 at 03:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Atush (China - CN), about 86.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 77.165 and latitude 39.852.
| Location | Atush |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1970-10-15
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