Earthquake details

Thursday, August 29, 1985 Earthquake

The earthquake hit China on Thursday, August 29, 1985 at 23:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kashgar (China - CN), about 46.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 75.452 and latitude 39.441.

Magnitude	5.2
Alert	Strong
Depth	17.2 km
Coordinates	39.441, 75.452
UTC time	1985-08-29 23:39:48.850

Location	Kashgar
Country	China (CN)
Severity	Strong

Earthquake map 1985-08-29

Closest countries

The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.

Kashgar	46.1 km
Atush	68.6 km
Qarek	178.6 km
Elixku	184.7 km
Yishikuli	184.8 km
Tage'erqi	185.3 km
Huangdi	186.2 km
Wudalike	188.6 km
Mixia	190.5 km
Shache	192.3 km
Tuomuwusitang	195.3 km
Baishikante	206.7 km

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The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.

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