| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 27.089, 97.036 |
| UTC time | 1979-12-21 06:31:51.900 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 21, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit India on Friday, December 21, 1979 at 06:31 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tinsukia (India - IN), about 171.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 97.036 and latitude 27.089.
| Location | Tinsukia |
| Country | India (IN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-12-21
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