1905 Kangra earthquake
The 1905 Kangra earthquake occurred in the Kangra Valley and the Kangra region of the Punjab Province (modern day Himachal Pradesh) in India on 4 April 1905. The earthquake measured 7.8 on the surface wave magnitude scale and killed more than 20,000 people. Apart from this, most buildings in the towns of Kangra, Mcleodganj and Dharamshala were destroyed.
| UTC time | 1905-04-04 00:50:00 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 16957848 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 4 April 1905 |
| Local time | Early morning |
| Magnitude | 7.8 Ms |
| Epicenter | 33.0°N 76.0°E |
| Fault | Main Himalayan Thrust |
| Areas affected | Colonial India |
| Max. intensity | EMS-98 IX (Destructive) MMI X (Extreme) |
| Casualties | >20,000 |
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