3
Recorded earthquakes
region
May 1940
El Centro earthquakes in May 1940
Earthquake archive for El Centro in May 1940: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.9
Strongest magnitude
5.5
Average magnitude
6.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.9
19 May 1940
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1940, 3 earthquakes were recorded near El Centro. Magnitudes ranged from 4.2 to 6.9, with an average of 5.5; depths ranged from 6.0 to 6.0 km, averaging 6.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, May 19, 1940 to Wednesday, May 22, 1940 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list