| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.489, 87.173 |
| UTC time | 1985-05-20 15:11:40.680 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 20, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit western Xizang on Monday, May 20, 1985 at 15:11 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mugala, about 517.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 87.173 and latitude 35.489.
| Location | western Xizang |
| Country | western Xizang |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-05-20
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