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2017 Uttarakhand earthquake 
Summary
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck India, at depth of 16.1 km (10 mi), near Rudraprayag district in the state of Uttarakhand on February 6, 2017. Tremors were felt continuously for thirty seconds in national capital Delhi NCR and neighbouring Gurgaon, Punjab and other parts of north India.[2][3] One person was injured, with panic scenes around the epicenter. Many cracks in buildings were reported.[4]
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| UTC time | 2017-02-06 17:03:06 |
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| ISC event | 610198067 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 6 February 2017 |
| Local time | 22:33 IST |
| Magnitude | Mw 5.1[1] |
| Depth | 16.1 km (10.0 mi) |
| Epicenter | 30°39′14″N 79°09′54″E / 30.654°N 79.165°E |
| Areas affected | India |
| Max. intensity | MMI IV (Light) |
| Casualties | 1 injured |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "M 5.1 - 36km NW of Pipalkoti, India". United States Geological Survey. 6 February 2016. Retrieved 16 March 2017.
- ^ Panicker, Raija Susan, ed. (7 February 2017). "5.8 Magnitude Quake Strikes Uttarakhand, Tremors Felt In Delhi, Punjab, North India". NDTV. All India. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ "Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 jolts Delhi-NCR and northern parts of India". Abplive.in. 6 February 2017. Archived from the original on 11 August 2017. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
- ^ "After quake, parties rush to assure support in Rudraprayag". Hindustan Times. 7 February 2017. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
External links edit
- The International Seismological Centre has a bibliography and/or authoritative data for this event.
