| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.933, 82.279 |
| UTC time | 1974-12-15 08:12:05.770 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, December 15, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Sunday, December 15, 1974 at 08:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Aral (China - CN), about 95.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 82.279 and latitude 40.933.
| Location | Aral |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-12-15
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