| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 23.717, 70.366 |
| UTC time | 1940-10-31 10:43:53.190 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, October 31, 1940 Earthquake
The earthquake hit India on Thursday, October 31, 1940 at 10:43 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bhachāu (India - IN), about 46.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 70.366 and latitude 23.717.
| Location | Bhachāu |
| Country | India (IN) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1940-10-31
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