| Magnitude | 7.3 |
| Alert | Extreme |
| Depth | 25.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.155, 67.607 |
| UTC time | 1956-06-09 23:13:55.940 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, June 9, 1956 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Saturday, June 9, 1956 at 23:13 UTC with a magnitude of 7.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bāmyān (Afghanistan - AF), about 42.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 67.607 and latitude 35.155.
| Location | Bāmyān |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Extreme |
Earthquake map 1956-06-09
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