Earthquakes in April 1956
5 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 6.3
M6.3 earthquake near Lahewa, North Sumatra
30 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Kushiro, Hokkaido
35 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - 166 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska
15 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - 61 km WSW of Adak, Alaska
45 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake near Kimbe, West New Britain Province
35 km deep
Major