| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 33.243, 86.749 |
| UTC time | 1973-09-08 07:25:43.900 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, September 8, 1973 Earthquake
The earthquake hit western Xizang on Saturday, September 8, 1973 at 07:25 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Xigazê, about 488.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 86.749 and latitude 33.243.
| Location | western Xizang |
| Country | western Xizang |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1973-09-08
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