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India earthquakes in 1940

Earthquake archive for India in 1940: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.3
Strongest magnitude
6.0
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.3
31 Oct 1940

Bhachāu, India

Depth
15.0 km
UTC
10:43:53
Coordinates
23.717, 70.366
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1940, 2 earthquakes were recorded near India. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 6.3, with an average of 6.0; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, July 2, 1940 to Thursday, October 31, 1940 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.3 15.0 km
Bhachāu, India
31 Oct 1940 10:43:53 UTC
5.6 15.0 km
Port Blair, India
02 Jul 1940 20:58:28 UTC