Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.0

ID: iscgem888897

Location

western Indian-Antarctic Ridge

Date & Time

Nov 13, 1956

9:55 AM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-49.1020, 123.3200

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

western Indian-Antarctic Ridge

Coordinates: -49.1020°, 123.3200° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
November 13, 1956 at 9:55 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 5:29 PM