| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.068, 67.448 |
| UTC time | 1956-06-08 04:07:30.390 |
Earthquake details
Friday, June 8, 1956 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Friday, June 8, 1956 at 04:07 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bāmyān (Afghanistan - AF), about 44.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 67.448 and latitude 35.068.
| Location | Bāmyān |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1956-06-08
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