| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.390, 110.669 |
| UTC time | 1959-08-10 23:07:32.890 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 10, 1959 Earthquake
The earthquake hit China on Monday, August 10, 1959 at 23:07 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Hancheng (China - CN), about 23.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 110.669 and latitude 35.390.
| Location | Hancheng |
| Country | China (CN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1959-08-10
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