Earthquakes in August 1955
5 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 6.7
M6.7 earthquake near Puerto San José, Escuintla
45 km deep
Major - 6.7
M6.7 earthquake near Mulia, Central Papua
41 km deep
Major - 6.7
M6.7 earthquake - 255 km W of Haveluloto, Tonga
360 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake - Kermadec Islands region
15 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake - 250 km W of Langlois, Oregon
15 km deep
Major