| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 33.687, 35.812 |
| UTC time | 1956-03-16 19:43:31.230 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 16, 1956 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Lebanon on Friday, March 16, 1956 at 19:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Zahle (Lebanon - LB), about 19.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 35.812 and latitude 33.687.
| Location | Aley |
| Country | Lebanon (LB) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1956-03-16
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