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| UTC time | 2012-07-20 12:11:52 |
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| ISC event | 601453276 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 20 July 2012 |
| Local time | 20:11:52 CST |
| Magnitude | 4.9 mb |
| Depth | 13.9 kilometres (8.6 mi)American sources or 5 kilometres (3.1 mi)Chinese sources |
| Epicenter | 32°59′24″N119°38′42″E / 32.990°N 119.645°E |
| Areas affected | China |
| Casualties | 1 dead, 2 injured |
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