| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.853, 69.934 |
| UTC time | 1960-07-17 05:14:43.190 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, July 17, 1960 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Afghanistan on Sunday, July 17, 1960 at 05:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Taloqan (Afghanistan - AF), about 37.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 69.934 and latitude 36.853.
| Location | Taloqan |
| Country | Afghanistan (AF) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1960-07-17
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