country January 1950

Chile earthquakes in January 1950

Earthquake archive for Chile in January 1950: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.8
Strongest magnitude
6.5
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.8
30 Jan 1950

Punta Arenas, Chile

Depth
15.0 km
UTC
00:56:35
Coordinates
-53.472, -71.073
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During January 1950, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Chile. Magnitudes ranged from 6.3 to 6.8, with an average of 6.5; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, January 3, 1950 to Monday, January 30, 1950 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
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