| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 17.0 km |
| Coordinates | 22.740, 118.297 |
| UTC time | 1972-04-05 17:53:02.070 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, April 5, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Wednesday, April 5, 1972 at 17:53 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Magong (China - CN), about 160.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 118.297 and latitude 22.740.
| Location | Xiamen |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-04-05
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