| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 31.851, 78.411 |
| UTC time | 1981-05-28 23:14:09.540 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, May 28, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit India on Thursday, May 28, 1981 at 23:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Shimla (India - IN), about 144.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 78.411 and latitude 31.851.
| Location | Chandigarh |
| Country | India (IN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-05-28
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