2
Recorded earthquakes
country
1947
Chile earthquakes in 1947
Earthquake archive for Chile in 1947: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.2
Strongest magnitude
6.0
Average magnitude
42.6 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.2
21 Jan 1947
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1947, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Chile. Magnitudes ranged from 5.9 to 6.2, with an average of 6.0; depths ranged from 35.2 to 50.0 km, averaging 42.6 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, January 21, 1947 to Thursday, August 28, 1947 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list