Magnitude 5.7 - near Kyrgyzstan-Xinjiang border region
Jun 29, 2009 I Earthquake Facts Info.Kyrgyzstan To Xinjiang
The most important pass in border between Kyrgyzstan and Xinjiang is Torugart Pass, which is “Central Asia’s most exhilarating overland crossing. Scenically extraordinary but logistically difficult and potentially expensive.” (Lonely Planet: Central Asia (2000))
By Crossing the Torugart Pass, travellers get to Kezilesu in westerm Xinjiang and might head eastwards to Kashi and Hetian. Xinjiang’s Akesu is also bordering Kyrgyzstan.
Wednesday, December 25, 2002 at 12:57:07 (UTC)
Magnitude : 5.7
Time : Wednesday, December 25, 2002 at 12:57:07 (UTC)
Distance from : 106 km (66 miles) ESE (108 degrees) of Kyrgyzstan-Xinjiang
Coordinates : 39 deg. 42.2 min. N (39.703N) Depth 33.0 km (20.5 miles)
border region
Quality : Error estimate: horizontal +/- 6.1 km; depth fixed by location program