| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 48.752, -28.061 |
| UTC time | 1956-12-25 09:33:40.330 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 25, 1956 Earthquake
The earthquake hit northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Tuesday, December 25, 1956 at 09:33 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Galway, about 1418.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -28.061 and latitude 48.752.
| Location | northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Country | northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1956-12-25
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