Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.3
ID: iscgem901140
Location
Easter Island region
Date & Time
Jan 2, 1940
11:07 AM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-29.1820, -113.0010
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
Easter Island region
Coordinates: -29.1820°, -113.0010° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- January 2, 1940 at 11:07 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 7:33 PM
- Timeline
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