| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 39.271, 22.868 |
| UTC time | 1957-05-21 13:24:23.000 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 21, 1957 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Greece on Tuesday, May 21, 1957 at 13:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Volos (Greece - GR), about 12.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 22.868 and latitude 39.271.
| Location | Volos |
| Country | Greece (GR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1957-05-21
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