Abstract
The intermediate-depth earthquakes (~200 km) in Hindu
Kush, Afghanistan were investigated to prove their origin by tides. An
untraditional astronomical method has been used to prove how
astronomical parameters influence triggering of earthquakes. In contrast
to previous issues, where Moon hour angles were used, Moons declinations
were used successfully to prove tidal origin of earthquakes. Maximum
earthquakes have been recognized during minor lunar standstills, i.e.