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1950 Assam–Tibet earthquake

1950 CE · India, Asia · Disaster

1950 Assam–Tibet earthquake
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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.

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