| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 34.893, 73.683 |
| UTC time | 1997-05-31 19:20:18.650 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 31, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Pakistan on Saturday, May 31, 1997 at 19:20 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Muzaffarabad (Pakistan - PK), about 61.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 73.683 and latitude 34.893.
| Location | Muzaffarabad |
| Country | Pakistan (PK) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-05-31
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