| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 38.383, 101.355 |
| UTC time | 1978-08-16 14:56:47.400 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, August 16, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Wednesday, August 16, 1978 at 14:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Jinchang (China - CN), about 74.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 101.355 and latitude 38.383.
| Location | Zhangye |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-08-16
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