| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 38.2 km |
| Coordinates | 31.390, 73.216 |
| UTC time | 1981-03-03 08:43:28.210 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, March 3, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Pakistan on Tuesday, March 3, 1981 at 08:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Faisalabad (Pakistan - PK), about 12.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 73.216 and latitude 31.390.
| Location | Faisalabad |
| Country | Pakistan (PK) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-03-03
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Faisalabad | 12.3 km |
| Khurarianwala | 13.1 km |
| Chak Jhumra | 20.1 km |
| Jaranwala | 20.3 km |
| Shahkot | 32.5 km |
| Sangla Hill | 39.7 km |
| Tandlianwala | 40.5 km |
| Chiniot | 43.2 km |
| Nankana Sahib | 47.1 km |
| Rabwah | 49.7 km |
| Pindi Bhattian | 56.9 km |
| Gojra | 57.3 km |
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