| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 30.136, 68.022 |
| UTC time | 1997-03-20 08:50:40.350 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, March 20, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Pakistan on Thursday, March 20, 1997 at 08:50 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Loralai (Pakistan - PK), about 61.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 68.022 and latitude 30.136.
| Location | Quetta |
| Country | Pakistan (PK) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-03-20
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