Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.3

ID: iscgem888269

Location

Prince Edward Islands region

Date & Time

May 19, 1956

8:02 PM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-42.1820, 41.9620

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

Prince Edward Islands region

Coordinates: -42.1820°, 41.9620° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
May 19, 1956 at 8:02 PM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 5:24 PM