| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 29.509, 101.784 |
| UTC time | 1972-04-08 09:33:38.990 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, April 8, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Saturday, April 8, 1972 at 09:33 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kangding (China - CN), about 57.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 101.784 and latitude 29.509.
| Location | Kangding |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-04-08
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