country 1959

India earthquakes in 1959

Earthquake archive for India in 1959: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.7
Strongest magnitude
5.6
Average magnitude
17.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.7
14 Feb 1959

Dibrugarh, India

Depth
15.0 km
UTC
22:25:52
Coordinates
27.604, 96.459
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1959, 2 earthquakes were recorded near India. Magnitudes ranged from 5.4 to 5.7, with an average of 5.6; depths ranged from 15.0 to 20.0 km, averaging 17.5 km. Activity extended from Saturday, February 14, 1959 to Sunday, May 24, 1959 UTC.

Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.7 15.0 km
Dibrugarh, India
14 Feb 1959 22:25:52 UTC
5.4 20.0 km
Dhubri, India
24 May 1959 11:28:22 UTC