country June 1972

Chile earthquakes in June 1972

Earthquake archive for Chile in June 1972: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.8
Strongest magnitude
6.0
Average magnitude
27.1 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.8
08 Jun 1972

Ovalle, Chile

Depth
44.2 km
UTC
18:53:44
Coordinates
-30.426, -71.605
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During June 1972, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Chile. Magnitudes ranged from 5.2 to 6.8, with an average of 6.0; depths ranged from 10.0 to 44.2 km, averaging 27.1 km. Activity extended from Thursday, June 8, 1972 to Tuesday, June 13, 1972 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.8 44.2 km
Ovalle, Chile
08 Jun 1972 18:53:44 UTC
5.2 10.0 km
Coquimbo, Chile
13 Jun 1972 14:37:13 UTC