| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 43.903, 86.768 |
| UTC time | 1979-01-25 15:14:46.500 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, January 25, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Thursday, January 25, 1979 at 15:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Changji (China - CN), about 44.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 86.768 and latitude 43.903.
| Location | Changji |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-01-25
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