| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 30.029, 80.310 |
| UTC time | 1979-05-20 22:59:14.200 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 20, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit India on Sunday, May 20, 1979 at 22:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Pithorāgarh (India - IN), about 50.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 80.310 and latitude 30.029.
| Location | Pithorāgarh |
| Country | India (IN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-05-20
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