| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.424, 75.190 |
| UTC time | 1972-12-03 08:54:46.670 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, December 3, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Sunday, December 3, 1972 at 08:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kashgar (China - CN), about 68.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 75.190 and latitude 39.424.
| Location | Kashgar |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-12-03
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