country April 1955

Chile earthquakes in April 1955

Earthquake archive for Chile in April 1955: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

3
Recorded earthquakes
7.0
Strongest magnitude
6.4
Average magnitude
18.3 km
Average depth
Strongest event
7.0
19 Apr 1955

Coquimbo, Chile

Depth
15.0 km
UTC
20:24:10
Coordinates
-30.128, -71.935
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During April 1955, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Chile. Magnitudes ranged from 6.1 to 7.0, with an average of 6.4; depths ranged from 15.0 to 25.0 km, averaging 18.3 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, April 19, 1955 to Wednesday, April 20, 1955 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

3
7.0 15.0 km
Coquimbo, Chile
19 Apr 1955 20:24:10 UTC
6.3 15.0 km
Ovalle, Chile
20 Apr 1955 05:48:35 UTC
6.1 25.0 km
Coquimbo, Chile
20 Apr 1955 02:12:34 UTC