| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.231, 88.708 |
| UTC time | 1959-11-10 20:56:17.200 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, November 10, 1959 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Xinjiang-Xizang border region on Tuesday, November 10, 1959 at 20:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nagqu Prefecture, about 613.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 88.708 and latitude 36.231.
| Location | Xinjiang-Xizang border region |
| Country | Xinjiang-Xizang border region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1959-11-10
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