Earthquakes in May 1956
6 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 7.6
M7.6 earthquake - 144 km SSW of Leava, Wallis and Futuna
419 km deep
Extreme - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake - southeast Indian Ridge
10 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake - 90 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga
45 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake - Prince Edward Islands region
15 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Arawa, Bougainville
35 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near Dajal, Punjab
35 km deep
Major