| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.020, 81.281 |
| UTC time | 1972-04-21 21:19:28.500 |
Earthquake details
Friday, April 21, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Friday, April 21, 1972 at 21:19 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mugala (China - CN), about 207.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 81.281 and latitude 35.020.
| Location | Hotan |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-04-21
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