city 1942

Chone earthquakes in 1942

Earthquake archive for Chone in 1942: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
7.8
Strongest magnitude
7.2
Average magnitude
17.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
7.8
14 May 1942

Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador

Depth
20.0 km
UTC
02:13:27
Coordinates
-0.014, -79.982
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1942, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Chone. Magnitudes ranged from 6.6 to 7.8, with an average of 7.2; depths ranged from 15.0 to 20.0 km, averaging 17.5 km. Activity extended from Thursday, May 14, 1942 to Sunday, July 12, 1942 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
7.8 20.0 km
Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador
14 May 1942 02:13:27 UTC
6.6 15.0 km
Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador
12 Jul 1942 05:05:20 UTC