Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.4
ID: iscgem888581
Location
south of Africa
Date & Time
Aug 14, 1956
2:50 AM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-52.8630, 26.2700
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
south of Africa
Coordinates: -52.8630°, 26.2700° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- August 14, 1956 at 2:50 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 5:25 PM
- Timeline
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