| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 33.536, 78.699 |
| UTC time | 1966-10-20 00:53:37.920 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, October 20, 1966 Earthquake
The earthquake hit India on Thursday, October 20, 1966 at 00:53 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Leh (India - IN), about 124.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 78.699 and latitude 33.536.
| Location | Leh |
| Country | India (IN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1966-10-20
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