| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 30.628, 78.445 |
| UTC time | 1979-12-28 01:59:18.800 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 28, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit India on Friday, December 28, 1979 at 01:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Dehradun (India - IN), about 51.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 78.445 and latitude 30.628.
| Location | Dehradun |
| Country | India (IN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-12-28
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