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Recorded earthquakes
country
May 1961
Chile earthquakes in May 1961
Earthquake archive for Chile in May 1961: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.1
Strongest magnitude
6.0
Average magnitude
30.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.1
11 May 1961
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1961, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Chile. Magnitudes ranged from 5.9 to 6.1, with an average of 6.0; depths ranged from 25.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 30.0 km. Activity extended from Monday, May 8, 1961 to Thursday, May 11, 1961 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list