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The earthquake occurred on 29 December, 1959 accompanied by sounds variously described as resembling a distant thunder; booming of an airplane, the noise of heavy moving truck rolling and rumbling sounds underground like a cannon fire or a deep underground explosion (due to number of several earth tremors). Those sleeping on cots were disturbed. Utensils kept on table were thrown down. Rattling of window panes was seen. People attending the cinema show in the night came out in panic but were was no damage (Rao, 1966). Based on the felt reports the maximum MM intensity is V and its epicentral location is 18.1E, 83.0N.
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