Earthquake details

Monday, May 31, 1976 Earthquake

The earthquake hit China on Monday, May 31, 1976 at 05:08 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Menghuan (China - CN), about 11.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 98.642 and latitude 24.343.

Magnitude 6.2
Alert Severe
Depth 14.0 km
Coordinates 24.343, 98.642
UTC time 1976-05-31 05:08:28.500
Location Menghuan
Country China (CN)
Severity Severe

Earthquake map 1976-05-31

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