| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 30.913, 78.228 |
| UTC time | 1937-10-20 01:23:48.060 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, October 20, 1937 Earthquake
The earthquake hit India on Wednesday, October 20, 1937 at 01:23 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Dehradun (India - IN), about 68.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 78.228 and latitude 30.913.
| Location | Dehradun |
| Country | India (IN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1937-10-20
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