| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 46.8 km |
| Coordinates | 34.534, 79.734 |
| UTC time | 1983-05-31 21:05:45.480 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 31, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Tuesday, May 31, 1983 at 21:05 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Leh (China - CN), about 201.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 79.734 and latitude 34.534.
| Location | Hotan |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-05-31
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