5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Longchang City, Sichuan Province

Summary

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck Longchang city in Sichuan province in southwestern China on Friday. The quake hit at a depth of 13 kilometers, according to the China Earthquake Network Center.

Key Points
  • A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck Longchang city in Sichuan province, southwestern China.
  • The quake occurred at 1:13 PM Beijing time on Friday, according to the China Earthquake Network Center.
  • The epicenter was located at 29.23 degrees North latitude and 105.22 degrees East longitude.
  • The earthquake was measured at a depth of 13 kilometers.
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