Earthquake LogM6.8 earthquake, China, 1946-01-11
MagnitudeM6.8mw
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Depth581 km
Time (UTC)1946-01-11 01:33
Rank in 194619 / 94among M6+
Rank since 19002245 / 14,458
Energy vs an M6×16approx.
40 km ESE of Chaihe, China · 44.64, 130.15
M6.5+ within 300 km (largest first)
M7.4
M7.3
M7.1
M6.9
M6.9
M6.8
M6.6
Earlier M6+ within 300 km
| Event | Time (UTC) | Depth | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| M7.4 1917-07-31 | 1917-07-31 03:23 | 460 km | 7 km WSW of Rajin, North Korea |
| M6.6 1905-08-25 | 1905-08-25 09:46 | 470 km | 5 km SE of Namyang, North Korea |
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.