Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.8

ID: iscgem902250

Location

17 km NE of Champerico, Guatemala

Country: Guatemala flag Guatemala

Date & Time

Dec 5, 1939

8:30 AM Z

Depth

45.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

14.4060, -91.8040

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

17 km NE of Champerico, Guatemala

Coordinates: 14.4060°, -91.8040° Depth: 45.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
December 5, 1939 at 8:30 AM
Last Updated
April 25, 2022 at 8:25 PM