Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.1
ID: iscgem889041
Location
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Date & Time
Dec 25, 1956
9:33 AM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
48.7520, -28.0610
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Coordinates: 48.7520°, -28.0610° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- December 25, 1956 at 9:33 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 5:30 PM
- Timeline
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