| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 98.6 km |
| Coordinates | 12.906, 93.483 |
| UTC time | 1983-02-17 08:55:53.770 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, February 17, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit India on Thursday, February 17, 1983 at 08:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Blair (India - IN), about 159.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 93.483 and latitude 12.906.
| Location | Port Blair |
| Country | India (IN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-02-17
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