| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.7 km |
| Coordinates | 42.203, 87.474 |
| UTC time | 2012-01-08 06:20:06.380 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 8, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 06:20 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Korla (China - CN), about 119.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 87.474 and latitude 42.203.
| Location | Ürümqi |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2012-01-08
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