| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 22.988, 101.067 |
| UTC time | 1978-09-09 23:11:13.200 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, September 9, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Saturday, September 9, 1978 at 23:11 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Simao (China - CN), about 24.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 101.067 and latitude 22.988.
| Location | Simao |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-09-09
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