| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 37.338, 21.057 |
| UTC time | 1956-05-15 22:56:57.250 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 15, 1956 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Greece on Tuesday, May 15, 1956 at 22:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kalamata (Greece - GR), about 99.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 21.057 and latitude 37.338.
| Location | Kalamata |
| Country | Greece (GR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1956-05-15
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