| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.772, 80.661 |
| UTC time | 1997-10-15 20:30:55.530 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, October 15, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Wednesday, October 15, 1997 at 20:30 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mugala (China - CN), about 150.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 80.661 and latitude 35.772.
| Location | Hotan |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-10-15
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