| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 33.115, 86.961 |
| UTC time | 1987-11-03 18:24:49.710 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, November 3, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit western Xizang on Tuesday, November 3, 1987 at 18:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Xigazê, about 467.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 86.961 and latitude 33.115.
| Location | western Xizang |
| Country | western Xizang |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-11-03
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