| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 31.882, 100.062 |
| UTC time | 1973-03-23 19:14:53.100 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 23, 1973 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Friday, March 23, 1973 at 19:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kangding (China - CN), about 276.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 100.062 and latitude 31.882.
| Location | Ya'an |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1973-03-23
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