| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 32.6 km |
| Coordinates | 42.018, 89.295 |
| UTC time | 1988-11-15 16:56:46.200 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, November 15, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Tuesday, November 15, 1988 at 16:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Turpan (China - CN), about 103.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 89.295 and latitude 42.018.
| Location | Turpan |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-11-15
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