| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 37.178, 70.038 |
| UTC time | 1959-05-26 06:36:02.860 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 26, 1959 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Tuesday, May 26, 1959 at 06:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fayzabad (Afghanistan - AF), about 48.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 70.038 and latitude 37.178.
| Location | Fayzabad |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1959-05-26
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