| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 36.227, 25.866 |
| UTC time | 1956-07-09 21:28:42.850 |
Earthquake details
Monday, July 9, 1956 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Greece on Monday, July 9, 1956 at 21:28 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Heraklion (Greece - GR), about 119.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 25.866 and latitude 36.227.
| Location | Heraklion |
| Country | Greece (GR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1956-07-09
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