Earthquake LogM6.8 earthquake, Chile, 1950-01-30
MagnitudeM6.8mw
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Depth15 km
Time (UTC)1950-01-30 00:56
Rank in 195019 / 123among M6+
Rank since 19002249 / 14,458
Energy vs an M6×16approx.
36 km SSW of Punta Arenas, Chile · -53.47, -71.07
M6.5+ within 300 km (largest first)
M7.7
M7.6
M6.9
M6.8
Earlier M6+ within 300 km
| Event | Time (UTC) | Depth | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| M7.6 1949-12-17 | 1949-12-17 15:07 | 10 km | 109 km SSE of Punta Arenas, Chile |
| M7.7 1949-12-17 | 1949-12-17 06:53 | 10 km | 123 km W of Río Grande, Argentina |
Energy ratio uses the rule that one magnitude unit is about 32 times the energy. Magnitudes and locations are USGS values and can differ from national agencies. Older records are less complete and less precise.