| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 47.0 km |
| Coordinates | 34.187, 74.051 |
| UTC time | 1973-12-16 19:09:47.700 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, December 16, 1973 Earthquake
The earthquake hit India on Sunday, December 16, 1973 at 19:09 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bāramūla (India - IN), about 27.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 74.051 and latitude 34.187.
| Location | Bāramūla |
| Country | India (IN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1973-12-16
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