| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 23.278, 70.107 |
| UTC time | 1956-07-21 15:32:30.090 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, July 21, 1956 Earthquake
The earthquake hit India on Saturday, July 21, 1956 at 15:32 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Anjār (India - IN), about 20.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 70.107 and latitude 23.278.
| Location | Gāndhīdhām |
| Country | India (IN) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1956-07-21
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