1930 Dhubri earthquake

The 1930 Dhubri earthquake occurred on July 3 at 03:23 local time near Dhubri, India (then British India). It had a magnitude of Mw 7.1. Most of the buildings were damaged in Dhubri and the surrounding areas. This earthquake did not cause any fatalities.[1] The maximal intensity was IX (Devastating tremor) on the Rossi–Forel scale near Dhubri.

1930 Dhubri earthquake
UTC time1930-07-02 21:03:43
ISC event907472
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local dateJuly 3, 1930
Local time03:23
Magnitude7.1 Mw(ISC-GEM)
Depth15 km (9.3 mi)
Epicenter25.93°N 90.18°E / 25.93; 90.18
Max. intensityIX (Devastating tremor)

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References

  1. "Documentation on past disasters, their impact, Measures taken, vulnerable areas in Assam" (PDF). Centre for Natural Disaster Management, Assam Administrative Staff College. p. 8. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-07-11. Retrieved 2011-11-04.
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