| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 29.806, 90.420 |
| UTC time | 2008-10-06 10:17:11.030 |
Earthquake details
Monday, October 6, 2008 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Monday, October 6, 2008 at 10:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Dêqên (China - CN), about 33.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 90.420 and latitude 29.806.
| Location | Dêqên |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2008-10-06
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| Dêqên | 33.6 km |
| Lhasa | 68.0 km |
| Xigazê | 161.2 km |
| Nagqu Prefecture | 243.3 km |
| Thimphu | 271.3 km |
| Gangtok | 327.8 km |
| Jaigaon | 344.8 km |
| Hāsimāra | 356.2 km |
| Kalimpong | 359.1 km |
| Birpara | 367.2 km |
| Bongaigaon | 370.8 km |
| Barpeta Road | 371.6 km |
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