| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 41.025, 82.195 |
| UTC time | 1973-05-17 09:38:09.900 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, May 17, 1973 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Thursday, May 17, 1973 at 09:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Aral (China - CN), about 95.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 82.195 and latitude 41.025.
| Location | Aral |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1973-05-17
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