| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 52.4 km |
| Coordinates | 41.938, 83.199 |
| UTC time | 1987-12-17 12:17:25.610 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, December 17, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Thursday, December 17, 1987 at 12:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kucha (China - CN), about 33.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 83.199 and latitude 41.938.
| Location | Kucha |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-12-17
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