| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.5 km |
| Coordinates | 39.985, 113.990 |
| UTC time | 1989-10-18 17:01:34.980 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, October 18, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Wednesday, October 18, 1989 at 17:01 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Datong (China - CN), about 60.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 113.990 and latitude 39.985.
| Location | Datong |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-10-18
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