| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 37.146, 78.052 |
| UTC time | 1997-05-30 17:54:53.020 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 30, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Friday, May 30, 1997 at 17:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Yawa (China - CN), about 132.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 78.052 and latitude 37.146.
| Location | Hotan |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-05-30
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