| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 55.0 km |
| Coordinates | 49.813, 156.380 |
| UTC time | 1961-01-19 17:22:24.270 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, January 19, 1961 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Russia on Thursday, January 19, 1961 at 17:22 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The epicenter is located at longitude 156.380 and latitude 49.813.
| Location | Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy |
| Country | Russia (RU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1961-01-19
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