| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 28.839, 102.238 |
| UTC time | 1972-07-21 16:11:32.150 |
Earthquake details
Friday, July 21, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Friday, July 21, 1972 at 16:11 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Xichang (China - CN), about 105.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 102.238 and latitude 28.839.
| Location | Leshan |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-07-21
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