1997 Harnai earthquake

1997 Harnai earthquake
Date February 27, 1997 (UTC)
Magnitude Mw 7.0
Depth 33 km
Epicenter 29°58′34″N 68°12′29″E / 29.976°N 68.208°E / 29.976; 68.208
Casualties 57

The 1997 Harnai earthquake occurred on February 27 at 21:08 UTC near Harnai, Pakistan. It was an Mw 7.0 earthquake and was felt throughout much of central Balochistan.[1] The earthquake was caused by the collision between the Indian Plate and the Eurasian Plate.[2]

References

  1. ↑ http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eqarchives/significant/sig_1997.php
  2. ↑ http://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/LCSN/Eq/Global/E970227/ev.html
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