| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 29.608, 102.271 |
| UTC time | 1979-09-14 13:01:30.620 |
Earthquake details
Friday, September 14, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Friday, September 14, 1979 at 13:01 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kangding (China - CN), about 53.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 102.271 and latitude 29.608.
| Location | Ya'an |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-09-14
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