| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 41.783, 88.697 |
| UTC time | 1976-03-20 04:34:03.600 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 20, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Saturday, March 20, 1976 at 04:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Turpan (China - CN), about 135.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 88.697 and latitude 41.783.
| Location | Turpan |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-03-20
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