| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.674, 74.582 |
| UTC time | 1988-08-12 18:58:47.790 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 12, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Friday, August 12, 1988 at 18:58 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kashgar (China - CN), about 122.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 74.582 and latitude 39.674.
| Location | Kashgar |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-08-12
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