| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 23.0 km |
| Coordinates | 42.312, 87.940 |
| UTC time | 1983-04-22 18:28:24.320 |
Earthquake details
Friday, April 22, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Friday, April 22, 1983 at 18:28 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Turpan (China - CN), about 123.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 87.940 and latitude 42.312.
| Location | Ürümqi |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-04-22
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