| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 29.818, 80.610 |
| UTC time | 1968-05-27 18:35:58.070 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 27, 1968 Earthquake
The earthquake hit India on Monday, May 27, 1968 at 18:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Pithorāgarh (India - IN), about 46.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 80.610 and latitude 29.818.
| Location | Pithorāgarh |
| Country | India (IN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1968-05-27
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Pithorāgarh | 46.7 km |
| Almora | 95.2 km |
| Mahendranagar | 103.9 km |
| Nainital | 121.9 km |
| Haldwani | 124.0 km |
| Dhangadhi | 124.3 km |
| Kichha | 146.2 km |
| Ramnagar | 151.0 km |
| Ṭikāpur | 151.8 km |
| Pūranpur | 152.1 km |
| Pīlibhīt | 153.6 km |
| Paliā Kalān | 154.3 km |
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