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This earthquake occurred on 14 March, 1938. Satpura earthquake Magnitude 6.25, focus at the depth of 50 km, epicenter 21.83N, and 75.75E. Area of maximum intensity was in the Narmada valley and Satpuras. Tremors were felt in radius up to 500 km, for instance in Bombay and Agra. Intensity was: in the Amalner - VI-VII; in Baroda, Barmer and Deesa - IV-V. It is assumed that in the epicenter intensity was up to VIII. Mukherjee determined the magnitude as 5.5, and focal depth 40 km. Before this shock in the Narmada valley were earthquakes: 1847, May 27, near the Dumohpahari hill; 1863, November 18, in the Barwani Country, --walls fell. On July 20, 1935 slight shock originated in the Tapti valley as it is believed.
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