1984 Cachar earthquake
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The 1984 Cachar earthquake rattled much of Southern Assam on December 31, 1984, at 5:03 a.m. (UTC+5:30) with an epicenter 20 kilometers southwest of Lakhipur. The quake measured with a magnitude of 6.0 on the moment magnitude scale and an estimated intensity of VIII (Severe) on the Modified Mercalli intensity scale.[1] About 20 people died and 100 others sustained mild to severe injuries.[2]
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UTC time | 1984-12-30 23:33:37 |
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ISC event | 537963 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 31 December 1984 |
Local time | 05:03:37 (IST) |
Magnitude | 5.6 mb 6.0 Mw |
Depth | 22.6 km |
Epicenter | 24.641°N 92.891°E / 24.641; 92.891 |
Type | Oblique–reverse |
Areas affected | Assam, India |
Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
Casualties | ~20 deaths ~100 injuries |
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