| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 100.0 km |
| Coordinates | 24.759, 95.172 |
| UTC time | 1978-01-08 06:32:58.700 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, January 8, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit India on Sunday, January 8, 1978 at 06:32 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Thoubāl (India - IN), about 119.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 95.172 and latitude 24.759.
| Location | Imphal |
| Country | India (IN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-01-08
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