2
Recorded earthquakes
region
October 1940
Iquique earthquakes in October 1940
Earthquake archive for Iquique in October 1940: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
7.2
Strongest magnitude
6.7
Average magnitude
25.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
7.2
04 Oct 1940
Analysis of the recorded activity
During October 1940, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Iquique. Magnitudes ranged from 6.3 to 7.2, with an average of 6.7; depths ranged from 15.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 25.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, October 4, 1940 to Sunday, October 6, 1940 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list