| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 37.158, 80.948 |
| UTC time | 1979-05-13 06:42:30.300 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 13, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Sunday, May 13, 1979 at 06:42 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mugala (China - CN), about 72.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 80.948 and latitude 37.158.
| Location | Hotan |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-05-13
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