| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 30.376, 101.679 |
| UTC time | 1972-09-27 00:08:29.590 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, September 27, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Wednesday, September 27, 1972 at 00:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kangding (China - CN), about 49.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 101.679 and latitude 30.376.
| Location | Kangding |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-09-27
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