| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 25.0 km |
| Coordinates | 33.068, 68.183 |
| UTC time | 1959-05-19 15:17:46.950 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 19, 1959 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Tuesday, May 19, 1959 at 15:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Ghazni (Afghanistan - AF), about 58.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 68.183 and latitude 33.068.
| Location | Ghazni |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1959-05-19
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