| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.458, 168.120 |
| UTC time | 1956-01-13 06:16:18.930 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 13, 1956 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Australia region on Friday, January 13, 1956 at 06:16 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Noumea (Australia region - AU), about 817.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.120 and latitude -29.458.
| Location | Norfolk Island |
| Country | Australia (AU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1956-01-13
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