region 1972

Hotan earthquakes in 1972

Earthquake archive for Hotan in 1972: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

3
Recorded earthquakes
5.2
Strongest magnitude
5.1
Average magnitude
21.7 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.2
20 Feb 1972

Hotan, China

Depth
15.0 km
UTC
03:02:12
Coordinates
34.447, 80.394
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1972, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Hotan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.1 to 5.2, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 15.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 21.7 km. Activity extended from Sunday, February 20, 1972 to Monday, July 24, 1972 UTC.

Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

3
5.2 15.0 km
Hotan, China
20 Feb 1972 03:02:12 UTC
5.1 35.0 km
Hotan, China
24 Jul 1972 14:58:15 UTC
5.1 15.0 km
Hotan, China
21 Apr 1972 21:19:28 UTC