| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.220, 91.575 |
| UTC time | 1989-05-13 23:19:41.820 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 13, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Saturday, May 13, 1989 at 23:19 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nagqu Prefecture (China - CH), about 419.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 91.575 and latitude 35.220.
| Location | Southern Qinghai |
| Country | China (CH) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-05-13
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Nagqu Prefecture | 419.1 km |
| Dêqên | 590.8 km |
| Dunhuang | 614.9 km |
| Lhasa | 621.6 km |
| Chamdo | 692.6 km |
| Xigazê | 711.2 km |
| Laojunmiao | 747.5 km |
| Jiayuguan City | 782.1 km |
| Jiuquan | 793.0 km |
| Kumul | 863.8 km |
| Korla | 867.5 km |
| Thimphu | 882.4 km |
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The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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