Earthquake details

Wednesday, May 8, 1985 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Pakistan on Wednesday, May 8, 1985 at 17:10 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Taunsa (Pakistan - PK), about 39.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 70.310 and latitude 30.910.

Magnitude 5.5
Alert Strong
Depth 33.0 km
Coordinates 30.910, 70.310
UTC time 1985-05-08 17:10:41.280
Location Taunsa
Country Pakistan (PK)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1985-05-08

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