| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.350, 45.163 |
| UTC time | 1999-01-15 19:14:10.600 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 15, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Iraq on Friday, January 15, 1999 at 19:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Sulaymaniyah (Iraq - IQ), about 34.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 45.163 and latitude 35.350.
| Location | Sulaymaniyah |
| Country | Iraq (IQ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-01-15
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Sulaymaniyah | 34.2 km |
| Jamjamāl | 36.1 km |
| Tuz Khurmatu District | 70.5 km |
| Kirkuk | 71.2 km |
| Kifrī | 75.8 km |
| Halabja | 77.2 km |
| Marīvān | 94.4 km |
| Koysinceq | 94.8 km |
| Bāneh | 97.3 km |
| Hajiawa | 104.1 km |
| Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb | 117.8 km |
| Javānrūd | 137.9 km |
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