| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 11.989, 92.859 |
| UTC time | 1979-07-05 15:39:41.700 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, July 5, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit India on Thursday, July 5, 1979 at 15:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Blair (India - IN), about 38.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 92.859 and latitude 11.989.
| Location | Port Blair |
| Country | India (IN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-07-05
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