| Magnitude | 6.5 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 18.0 km |
| Coordinates | 29.598, 81.092 |
| UTC time | 1980-07-29 14:58:40.800 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, July 29, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit India on Tuesday, July 29, 1980 at 14:58 UTC with a magnitude of 6.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Pithorāgarh (India - IN), about 85.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 81.092 and latitude 29.598.
| Location | Pithorāgarh |
| Country | India (IN) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1980-07-29
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Pithorāgarh | 85.4 km |
| Dhangadhi | 111.1 km |
| Mahendranagar | 113.5 km |
| Ṭikāpur | 119.1 km |
| Birendranagar | 122.6 km |
| Almora | 138.7 km |
| Paliā Kalān | 139.0 km |
| Pūranpur | 151.7 km |
| Gulariyā | 156.9 km |
| Haldwani | 157.3 km |
| Nainital | 161.0 km |
| Pīlibhīt | 165.1 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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M 4.6
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