M 5.9 earthquake in China (Leshan) — August 17, 1971

M 5.9 earthquake in China (Leshan) — August 17, 1971. Epicenter 79 km S of Leshan, depth 18 km, 02:53 Local (1971-08-16 18:53 UTC). Shaking felt by ~27.9M people. Readings from every reporting agency, affected towns, aftershock sequence.

79 km S of Leshan (China) — 28.86, 103.701

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