Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.6

ID: iscgem888344

Location

39 km NW of Ovalle, Chile

Country: Chile flag Chile

Date & Time

Jun 9, 1956

10:08 AM Z

Depth

23.50 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-30.3320, -71.4740

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

39 km NW of Ovalle, Chile

Coordinates: -30.3320°, -71.4740° Depth: 23.5 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
June 9, 1956 at 10:08 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 5:24 PM