| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 104.4 km |
| Coordinates | 38.118, 74.960 |
| UTC time | 1989-12-09 20:59:33.340 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 9, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Saturday, December 9, 1989 at 20:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kashgar (China - CN), about 174.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 74.960 and latitude 38.118.
| Location | Kashgar |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-12-09
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