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Chiguayante earthquakes in 1961

Earthquake archive for Chiguayante in 1961: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.6
Strongest magnitude
6.3
Average magnitude
22.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.6
18 Oct 1961

Talcahuano, Chile

Depth
20.0 km
UTC
16:51:57
Coordinates
-36.738, -73.238
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1961, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Chiguayante. Magnitudes ranged from 6.1 to 6.6, with an average of 6.3; depths ranged from 20.0 to 25.0 km, averaging 22.5 km. Activity extended from Thursday, May 11, 1961 to Wednesday, October 18, 1961 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.6 20.0 km
Talcahuano, Chile
18 Oct 1961 16:51:57 UTC
6.1 25.0 km
Los Ángeles, Chile
11 May 1961 08:38:29 UTC