country 1956

Chile earthquakes in 1956

Earthquake archive for Chile in 1956: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods 1955 1957

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

6.8

Strongest magnitude

6.4

Average magnitude

38.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

6.8

18 Dec 1956

Antofagasta, Chile

Depth

44.9 km

UTC

02:31:11

Coordinates

-25.552, -70.036

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1956, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Chile. Magnitudes ranged from 5.9 to 6.8, with an average of 6.4; depths ranged from 23.5 to 51.5 km, averaging 38.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, January 8, 1956 to Tuesday, December 18, 1956 UTC.

Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

6.8 44.9 km

Antofagasta, Chile

18 Dec 1956 02:31:11 UTC

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6.6 23.5 km

Coquimbo, Chile

09 Jun 1956 10:08:29 UTC

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6.6 51.5 km

Arica, Chile

08 Jan 1956 20:54:23 UTC

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6.2 35.0 km

Antofagasta, Chile

18 Jan 1956 08:07:23 UTC

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5.9 35.0 km

Copiapó, Chile

11 Jun 1956 09:56:21 UTC

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