| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 29.841, 66.208 |
| UTC time | 1978-05-06 11:16:09.900 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 6, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Pakistan on Saturday, May 6, 1978 at 11:16 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mastung (Pakistan - PK), about 61.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 66.208 and latitude 29.841.
| Location | Quetta |
| Country | Pakistan (PK) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-05-06
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