| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 30.518, 78.475 |
| UTC time | 1948-05-05 08:31:49.130 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, May 5, 1948 Earthquake
The earthquake hit India on Wednesday, May 5, 1948 at 08:31 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Dehradun (India - IN), about 47.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 78.475 and latitude 30.518.
| Location | Dehradun |
| Country | India (IN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1948-05-05
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