QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/iscgem874265
USGS iscgem874265
20 Feb 1962, 22:02
22 km ESE of Sarupathar, India
A magnitude 6.3 mw earthquake at 35 km depth.
Published location
Where is 22 km ESE of Sarupathar, India?
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26.099000, 96.999000
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Event ID
iscgem874265
Coordinates
26.099, 96.999
Network
iscgem
Significance
605