Magnitude
M 7.6
Depth
419 km
Date
1956
Tsunami
No
144 km SSW of Leava, Wallis and Futuna - a magnitude 7.6 earthquake at 419 km depth in 1956. Epicenter: -15.43, -178.80.
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