| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 18.3 km |
| Coordinates | 28.860, 103.701 |
| UTC time | 1971-08-16 18:53:54.750 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 16, 1971 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Monday, August 16, 1971 at 18:53 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Juexi (China - CN), about 55.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 103.701 and latitude 28.860.
| Location | Yibin |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1971-08-16
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