| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 30.433, 101.666 |
| UTC time | 1972-09-29 16:21:37.630 |
Earthquake details
Friday, September 29, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Friday, September 29, 1972 at 16:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kangding (China - CN), about 55.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 101.666 and latitude 30.433.
| Location | Kangding |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-09-29
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