| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 42.004, 83.406 |
| UTC time | 1979-03-29 02:01:33.400 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, March 29, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Thursday, March 29, 1979 at 02:01 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kucha (China - CN), about 50.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 83.406 and latitude 42.004.
| Location | Kucha |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-03-29
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