| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 45.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.359, -71.004 |
| UTC time | 1940-10-01 10:42:50.590 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, October 1, 1940 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Tuesday, October 1, 1940 at 10:42 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Vallenar (Chile - CL), about 34.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.004 and latitude -28.359.
| Location | Vallenar |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1940-10-01
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