Earthquake details

Tuesday, January 28, 1986 Earthquake

The earthquake hit China on Tuesday, January 28, 1986 at 09:28 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kashgar (China - CN), about 54.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 75.393 and latitude 39.633.

Magnitude	5.2
Alert	Strong
Depth	17.7 km
Coordinates	39.633, 75.393
UTC time	1986-01-28 09:28:22.310

Location	Kashgar
Country	China (CN)
Severity	Strong

Earthquake map 1986-01-28

Closest countries

The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.

Kashgar	54.2 km
Atush	67.3 km
Qarek	196.9 km
Elixku	199.2 km
Huangdi	199.6 km
Tage'erqi	201.5 km
Yishikuli	201.6 km
Naryn	206.2 km
Wudalike	206.4 km
Mixia	207.3 km
Shache	209.4 km
Tuomuwusitang	212.8 km

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