Earthquake LogM7.9 earthquake, Peru, 1922-01-17
MagnitudeM7.9mw
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Depth475 km
Time (UTC)1922-01-17 03:50
Rank in 19222 / 81among M6+
Rank since 1900118 / 14,458
Energy vs an M6×708approx.
143 km ESE of San Antonio del Estrecho, Peru · -2.85, -71.44
M6.5+ within 300 km (largest first)
M8.0
M7.9
M7.3
Earlier M6+ within 300 km
| Event | Time (UTC) | Depth | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| M7.3 1921-12-18 | 1921-12-18 15:29 | 540 km | 130 km W of Puerto Nariño, Colombia |
| M6.2 1918-12-21 | 1918-12-21 09:24 | 35 km | Colombia |
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.