QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/official19500815140934_30
USGS official19500815140934_30
15 Aug 1950, 15:09
1950 Assam-Tibet Earthquake
A magnitude 8.6 mw earthquake at 15 km depth.
Published location
Where is 1950 Assam-Tibet Earthquake?
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28.363000, 96.445000
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Event ID
official19500815140934_30
Coordinates
28.363, 96.445
Network
official
Significance
1138