| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 38.991, 22.763 |
| UTC time | 1956-05-18 22:08:31.800 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 18, 1956 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Greece on Friday, May 18, 1956 at 22:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Lamia (Greece - GR), about 30.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 22.763 and latitude 38.991.
| Location | Volos |
| Country | Greece (GR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1956-05-18
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