| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 24.423, 102.969 |
| UTC time | 1972-07-16 22:41:40.750 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, July 16, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Sunday, July 16, 1972 at 22:41 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Yuxi (China - CN), about 43.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 102.969 and latitude 24.423.
| Location | Yuxi |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-07-16
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