| Magnitude | 6.6 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 13.792, 51.726 |
| UTC time | 1959-12-21 11:19:19.320 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 21, 1959 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Yemen on Monday, December 21, 1959 at 11:19 UTC with a magnitude of 6.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mukalla (Yemen - YE), about 293.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 51.726 and latitude 13.792.
| Location | Mukalla |
| Country | Yemen (YE) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1959-12-21
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