| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.380, 69.693 |
| UTC time | 1959-12-15 10:47:46.490 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 15, 1959 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Tuesday, December 15, 1959 at 10:47 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Taloqan (Afghanistan - AF), about 42.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 69.693 and latitude 36.380.
| Location | Taloqan |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1959-12-15
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M 4.2
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M 4.2
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M 4.5
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M 4.4
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