Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.0
ID: iscgem889017
Location
Mid-Indian Ridge
Date & Time
Dec 18, 1956
7:20 PM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-36.2420, 76.5880
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
Mid-Indian Ridge
Coordinates: -36.2420°, 76.5880° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- December 18, 1956 at 7:20 PM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 5:29 PM
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