| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.112, 86.423 |
| UTC time | 1973-07-21 19:50:06.300 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, July 21, 1973 Earthquake
The earthquake hit western Xizang on Saturday, July 21, 1973 at 19:50 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mugala, about 470.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 86.423 and latitude 35.112.
| Location | western Xizang |
| Country | western Xizang |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1973-07-21
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