| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 0.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.000, -124.000 |
| UTC time | 1938-09-12 06:10:00.000 |
Earthquake details
Monday, September 12, 1938 Earthquake
The earthquake hit United States on Monday, September 12, 1938 at 06:10 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Redding (United States - US), about 151.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -124.000 and latitude 40.000.
| Location | Chico |
| Country | United States (US) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1938-09-12
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