city 1953

Chone earthquakes in 1953

Earthquake archive for Chone in 1953: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.2
Strongest magnitude
6.1
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.2
01 Apr 1953

Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador

Depth
20.0 km
UTC
11:21:27
Coordinates
-0.344, -80.685
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1953, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Chone. Magnitudes ranged from 6.1 to 6.2, with an average of 6.1; depths ranged from 10.0 to 20.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, April 1, 1953 to Wednesday, April 1, 1953 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.2 20.0 km
Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador
01 Apr 1953 11:21:27 UTC
6.1 10.0 km
Portoviejo, Ecuador
01 Apr 1953 10:49:44 UTC