| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 9.0 km |
| Coordinates | 31.258, 101.270 |
| UTC time | 1972-07-07 23:43:42.260 |
Earthquake details
Friday, July 7, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Friday, July 7, 1972 at 23:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kangding (China - CN), about 154.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 101.270 and latitude 31.258.
| Location | Kangding |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-07-07
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