| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 34.447, 80.394 |
| UTC time | 1972-02-20 03:02:12.720 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, February 20, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Sunday, February 20, 1972 at 03:02 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Leh (China - CN), about 260.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 80.394 and latitude 34.447.
| Location | Hotan |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-02-20
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