| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 43.892, 86.456 |
| UTC time | 2018-08-17 23:43:27.780 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 17, 2018 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Friday, August 17, 2018 at 23:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Shihezi (China - CN), about 56.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 86.456 and latitude 43.892.
| Location | Ürümqi |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2018-08-17
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