| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 37.0 km |
| Coordinates | 31.320, 76.953 |
| UTC time | 1976-02-05 12:04:34.300 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, February 5, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit India on Thursday, February 5, 1976 at 12:04 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Shimla (India - IN), about 31.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 76.953 and latitude 31.320.
| Location | Shimla |
| Country | India (IN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-02-05
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