India earthquakes

M4.7 earthquake 67 km E of Phek, India

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 67 km E of Phek, India on Mon, Nov 16, 1981, 5:15 AM GMT+5:30 (23:45 UTC), 62 km (39 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude
4.7 (mb), light
Local time
UTC
1981-11-15 23:45:54 UTC
Depth
62.4 km (38.8 mi), shallow
Epicenter
25.647° N, 95.174° E
Region
India
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event usp0001gzh. Read Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 7:20 AM UTC.