1999 Chamoli earthquake
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The 1999 Chamoli earthquake occurred on 29 March in the Chamoli district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh (now in Uttarakhand). Approximately 103 people died in the earthquake.
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UTC time | 1999-03-28 19:05:11 |
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ISC event | 1547491 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 29 March 1999 |
Local time | 00:35 |
Magnitude | 6.6 Mw(ANSS) |
Depth | 15 kilometres (9 mi) |
Epicenter | 30.512°N 79.403°E / 30.512; 79.403 |
Type | Thrust[1] |
Areas affected | India |
Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe)[2] |
Casualties | Approximately 103 dead[3] |
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