| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 28.962, 103.766 |
| UTC time | 1971-08-17 09:36:15.320 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 17, 1971 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Tuesday, August 17, 1971 at 09:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Juexi (China - CN), about 48.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 103.766 and latitude 28.962.
| Location | Juexi |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1971-08-17
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