| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 18.8 km |
| Coordinates | 13.289, 93.144 |
| UTC time | 1968-01-12 04:17:42.020 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 12, 1968 Earthquake
The earthquake hit India on Friday, January 12, 1968 at 04:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Blair (India - IN), about 185.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 93.144 and latitude 13.289.
| Location | Port Blair |
| Country | India (IN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1968-01-12
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