Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.1

ID: iscgem891815

Location

southern Xinjiang, China

Country: China flag China

Date & Time

Jul 9, 1953

7:02 PM Z

Depth

10.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

39.9890, 77.9680

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

southern Xinjiang, China

Coordinates: 39.9890°, 77.9680° Depth: 10.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
July 9, 1953 at 7:02 PM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 5:52 PM