| Magnitude | 6.5 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 196.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.411, 70.945 |
| UTC time | 1997-05-13 14:13:45.740 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 13, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Tuesday, May 13, 1997 at 14:13 UTC with a magnitude of 6.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 85.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 70.945 and latitude 36.411.
| Location | Fayzabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1997-05-13
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