| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 21.3 km |
| Coordinates | 12.548, 94.814 |
| UTC time | 1971-08-05 22:37:11.770 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, August 5, 1971 Earthquake
The earthquake hit India on Thursday, August 5, 1971 at 22:37 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Blair (India - IN), about 245.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 94.814 and latitude 12.548.
| Location | Port Blair |
| Country | India (IN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1971-08-05
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