country March 1972

Chile earthquakes in March 1972

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

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.8
Strongest magnitude
5.8
Average magnitude
50.1 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.8
30 Mar 1972

Coquimbo, Chile

Depth
51.3 km
UTC
11:00:19
Coordinates
-29.778, -71.439
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During March 1972, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Chile. Magnitudes ranged from 5.7 to 5.8, with an average of 5.8; depths ranged from 48.9 to 51.3 km, averaging 50.1 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, March 1, 1972 to Thursday, March 30, 1972 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.8 51.3 km
Coquimbo, Chile
30 Mar 1972 11:00:19 UTC
5.7 48.9 km
Antofagasta, Chile
01 Mar 1972 21:39:44 UTC