Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.5

ID: iscgem887985

Location

Haida Gwaii Region, Canada

Country: Canada flag Canada

Date & Time

Feb 19, 1956

2:18 AM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

51.5970, -131.5560

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

Haida Gwaii Region, Canada

Coordinates: 51.5970°, -131.5560° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
February 19, 1956 at 2:18 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 5:22 PM