| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 37.388, 78.843 |
| UTC time | 1998-05-28 21:11:44.130 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, May 28, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Thursday, May 28, 1998 at 21:11 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Yawa (China - CN), about 59.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 78.843 and latitude 37.388.
| Location | Qaraqash |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1998-05-28
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