| Magnitude | 6.8 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 34.3 km |
| Coordinates | 22.178, 95.781 |
| UTC time | 1956-07-16 15:07:12.320 |
Earthquake details
Monday, July 16, 1956 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of the Union of Myanmar on Monday, July 16, 1956 at 15:07 UTC with a magnitude of 6.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mandalay (Republic of the Union of Myanmar - MM), about 38.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 95.781 and latitude 22.178.
| Location | Mandalay |
| Country | Republic of the Union of Myanmar (MM) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1956-07-16
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