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1950 Assam–Tibet earthquake

The 1950 Assam–Tibet earthquake, also known as the Assam earthquake, occurred on 15 August and had a moment magnitude of 8.7. The epicentre was located in the Mishmi Hills. It is one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded on land.

1950 Assam–Tibet earthquake · Wikimedia Commons
When
15 Aug 1950
Where
India
Era
Contemporary

Topics

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