| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 29.634, 103.131 |
| UTC time | 1973-12-29 17:24:52.370 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 29, 1973 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Saturday, December 29, 1973 at 17:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Ya'an (China - CN), about 41.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 103.131 and latitude 29.634.
| Location | Ya'an |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1973-12-29
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