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India earthquakes in 1939

Earthquake archive for India in 1939: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

3
Recorded earthquakes
6.2
Strongest magnitude
5.9
Average magnitude
31.9 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.2
27 May 1939

Kakching, India

Depth
65.7 km
UTC
03:45:46
Coordinates
24.414, 94.051
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1939, 3 earthquakes were recorded near India. Magnitudes ranged from 5.8 to 6.2, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 15.0 to 65.7 km, averaging 31.9 km. Activity extended from Saturday, May 27, 1939 to Thursday, September 14, 1939 UTC.

Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

3
6.2 65.7 km
Kakching, India
27 May 1939 03:45:46 UTC
5.9 15.0 km
Aizawl, India
19 Jun 1939 21:56:51 UTC
5.8 15.0 km
Port Blair, India
14 Sep 1939 09:01:04 UTC