| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 32.724, 85.823 |
| UTC time | 1978-12-01 19:22:44.930 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 1, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit western Xizang on Friday, December 1, 1978 at 19:22 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Xigazê, about 484.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 85.823 and latitude 32.724.
| Location | western Xizang |
| Country | western Xizang |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-12-01
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