country 1950

Chile earthquakes in 1950

Earthquake archive for Chile in 1950: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

3
Recorded earthquakes
8.2
Strongest magnitude
7.1
Average magnitude
48.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
8.2
09 Dec 1950

Calama, Chile

Depth
113.9 km
UTC
21:38:51
Coordinates
-23.977, -67.912
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1950, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Chile. Magnitudes ranged from 6.3 to 8.2, with an average of 7.1; depths ranged from 15.0 to 113.9 km, averaging 48.0 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, January 3, 1950 to Saturday, December 9, 1950 UTC.

Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

3
8.2 113.9 km
Calama, Chile
09 Dec 1950 21:38:51 UTC
6.8 15.0 km
Punta Arenas, Chile
30 Jan 1950 00:56:35 UTC
6.3 15.0 km
Coyhaique, Chile
03 Jan 1950 11:06:28 UTC