| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 71.8 km |
| Coordinates | 12.249, 93.357 |
| UTC time | 1997-05-06 22:17:58.750 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 6, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit India on Tuesday, May 6, 1997 at 22:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Blair (India - IN), about 92.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 93.357 and latitude 12.249.
| Location | Port Blair |
| Country | India (IN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-05-06
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