Earthquake details

Friday, July 29, 1977 Earthquake

The earthquake hit China on Friday, July 29, 1977 at 09:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kashgar (China - CN), about 158.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 75.174 and latitude 38.193.

Magnitude	5.2
Alert	Strong
Depth	102.0 km
Coordinates	38.193, 75.174
UTC time	1977-07-29 09:14:08.300

Location	Kashgar
Country	China (CN)
Severity	Strong

Earthquake map 1977-07-29

Closest countries

The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.

Kashgar	158.4 km
Qarek	160.0 km
Wudalike	171.9 km
Yishikuli	180.1 km
Tuomuwusitang	180.8 km
Shache	182.2 km
Zepu	183.4 km
Mixia	183.5 km
Tage'erqi	186.0 km
Atush	189.7 km
Elixku	199.9 km
Baishikante	203.5 km

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The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.

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