1999 Chamoli earthquake

1999 Chamoli earthquake
UTC time1999-03-28 19:05:11
ISC event1547491
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local date29 March 1999
Local time00:35
Magnitude6.6 Mw(ANSS)
Depth15 kilometres (9 mi)
Epicenter30°30′43″N 79°24′11″E / 30.512°N 79.403°E / 30.512; 79.403
TypeThrust
Areas affectedIndia
Max. intensityMMI VIII (Severe)
CasualtiesApproximately 103 dead

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.