| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 11.374, 42.609 |
| UTC time | 1960-01-04 06:16:35.900 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 4, 1960 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Djibouti on Monday, January 4, 1960 at 06:16 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Ali Sabih (Djibouti - DJ), about 26.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 42.609 and latitude 11.374.
| Location | Ali Sabih |
| Country | Djibouti (DJ) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1960-01-04
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