| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.674, 122.533 |
| UTC time | 1978-05-18 12:33:34.000 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, May 18, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Thursday, May 18, 1978 at 12:33 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Dashiqiao (China - CN), about 4.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 122.533 and latitude 40.674.
| Location | Dashiqiao |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-05-18
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