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M6.0 earthquake 81 km NNE of Josh?math, India

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck 81 km NNE of Josh?math, India on Wed, Aug 20, 1947, 5:07 AM GMT+9 (20:07 UTC), 15 km (9 mi) below the surface.

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Magnitude
6.0 (mw), moderate
Local time
UTC
1947-08-19 20:07:10 UTC
Depth
15.0 km (9.3 mi), shallow
Epicenter
31.182° N, 80.013° E
Region
India
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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Magnitude uncertainty
±0.63
Depth from
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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event iscgem897998. Read Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 6:33 PM UTC.