| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 28.251, 103.944 |
| UTC time | 1974-05-12 02:50:26.500 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 12, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Sunday, May 12, 1974 at 02:50 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Shuanglong (China - CN), about 45.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 103.944 and latitude 28.251.
| Location | Shuanglong |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-05-12
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