Earthquake details

Monday, June 27, 1966 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Nepal on Monday, June 27, 1966 at 10:49 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Pithorāgarh (Nepal - NP), about 68.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 80.915 and latitude 29.543.

Magnitude 5.7
Alert Strong
Depth 25.0 km
Coordinates 29.543, 80.915
UTC time 1966-06-27 10:49:49.090
Location Dhangadhi
Country Nepal (NP)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1966-06-27

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