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