| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 47.017, 89.658 |
| UTC time | 1987-09-18 21:58:41.530 |
Earthquake details
Friday, September 18, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Friday, September 18, 1987 at 21:58 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Altay (China - CN), about 147.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 89.658 and latitude 47.017.
| Location | Altay |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-09-18
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