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Bengkulu earthquakes in 1938

Earthquake archive for Bengkulu in 1938: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.2
Strongest magnitude
6.2
Average magnitude
50.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.2
18 Jan 1938

Bengkulu, Indonesia

Depth
35.0 km
UTC
04:19:59
Coordinates
-4.324, 102.031
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1938, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Bengkulu. Magnitudes ranged from 6.1 to 6.2, with an average of 6.2; depths ranged from 35.0 to 65.0 km, averaging 50.0 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, January 18, 1938 to Thursday, August 18, 1938 UTC.

Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.2 35.0 km
Bengkulu, Indonesia
18 Jan 1938 04:19:59 UTC
6.1 65.0 km
Bengkulu, Indonesia
18 Aug 1938 09:30:03 UTC