| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.516, 25.778 |
| UTC time | 1956-09-16 18:07:38.440 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, September 16, 1956 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Greece on Sunday, September 16, 1956 at 18:07 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Heraklion (Greece - GR), about 61.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 25.778 and latitude 35.516.
| Location | Heraklion |
| Country | Greece (GR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1956-09-16
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