Earthquakes in March 1956
5 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 6.5
M6.5 earthquake - 92 km N of Hihifo, Tonga
35 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake near Abashiri, Hokkaido
20 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Pedregal, Chiriquí Province
25 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near Kimbe, West New Britain Province
50 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near Kaqun, Xinjiang
15 km deep
Major