| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 32.408, 78.411 |
| UTC time | 1972-09-06 02:51:29.060 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, September 6, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit India on Wednesday, September 6, 1972 at 02:51 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Shimla (India - IN), about 186.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 78.411 and latitude 32.408.
| Location | Shimla |
| Country | India (IN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-09-06
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